There are people who prefer doing outdoor jobs than working in an office. But there are some things you can only understand if you’re an office worker; some are good and some are (mostly) bad. And we have listed 29 of the everyday struggles they experience.
Running like a madman because you’re almost late
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Still running like a madman because you’re trying to catch the last bus/train
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You will become a coffee addict
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There are just too many awkward elevator situations
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The not-so-sincere question you’re asked every Monday
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The temperature inside the office can be too cold…
…or too hot
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Your butt will feel numb because of sitting for long hours
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Printers favor selected people
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Rage-inducing conference calls
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You develop an office voice
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That co-worker who just types too darn loud
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And that person who eats too noisily it’s almost disgusting
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Sometimes the same person insists on eating the smelliest food…
…and insists that you use the microwave after she heated up her stinky lunch
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Being forced to eat lunch at your desk because you’re so busy
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Sharing food and snacks
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Getting tired of hearing the same stories your co-worker insists on telling you
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Flirtatious colleagues
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Trying to not catch what your sick colleague has because they refuse to stay at home
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There’s always that one co-worker that has a pigsty for a desk
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Receiving emails from the person sitting next to you
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Choking on a colleague’s perfume
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Talking about someone and that person walks in
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Dreading to do number 2 because there are other people inside the comfort room
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The resources you need are [almost] always unavailable
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You have to sit through long meeting and try not to fall into deep slumber
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Work friends are usually the best
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And at the end of the day you get to go home!
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Working a 9-5 job in an office may not be the ideal profession for some, but for most it’s a truly enjoyable journey. So if you’re looking to jump-start your career, make sure you present an excellent and effective resume.
Source: Banc De Binary Blog, Answers, BuzzFeed
