Ask the Expert – Mustaches in the Workplace?
As a child raised during the 1980s, I have many fond memories: Who's The Boss?, Hulk Hogan, my uncle Frank's mustache. And for the record, I emphasize fond when I recall memories of Frankie's 'stache. It was a work of art, a daily statement and a way of life. [caption id="attachment_446" align="alignright" width="255" caption="Is the mustache REALLY appropriate for the workplace? -- TCS photoshop"][/caption] Nowadays, I'm often reminded of that benchmark of testosterone because mustaches are officially back. Just take a look around. The resurgence of the mustache has left us with many questions, but the one we're tackling is: Does the mustache have a ...
Lunch Break – A Coffee Table Book Idea
If you're like me, you sit at your desk thinking, "I wish I could be doing anything, but this." Instead of trying to implement an game-changing idea, you live vicariously through a random Facebook friends' "I'm Awesome" albums; then you go home and ask yourself why your life sucks compared to others. Sound familiar? Especially on a perfect summer day, there is no better better buzz kill than seeing people outside enjoying themselves while realizing it will still be 6 more hours until sunlight meets your skin. Do you ever wonder who these people are? Bloggers? Athletes? Inventors? It is a fact ...
The Office Smoker: A Smoke Break Analysis
[caption id="attachment_6661" align="alignright" width="170" caption="The Cigarette Addiction: a one way ticket to smoke breaks. "][/caption] Every day I rush to work — a rat in a race of all mankind. Sweating, pushing, shoving, I hustle to the office to get there on time. After I grab the morning coffee I always notice "Mark" with his jacket on, heading OUT of the office. I'm trying to focus and get my day started while Mark has a different plan in mind. Mark is smoker. Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing against smoking, nor fellow co-workers that smoke. ...
St. Patrick’s Day Office Limericks
So @cubicletroll mentioned on Twitter this fine St. Patrick's Day morning that his company was having people write office limericks. In typical company fashion, I'm sure people will write ones that are rather bland. [caption id="attachment_2696" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="5 O'clock can't get here fast enough."][/caption] Here at The Collared Sheep, behind a cloak of anonymity, we can get edgy with our office limericks and talk about how much work can suck, especially on St. Patty's Day. So the three of us put together some poetry for you. And we want you to write some of your own. Fire up a limerick (5 lines. ...
Blind Girl Abandoned On Plane because Airline Employees Suck at their Jobs
I really hate when I forget to do something assigned to me at work. I’m normally a rather functional employee, but now and again I let something slip through the cracks. It results in me...
Have A Game Plan Before Making The Call
Answering phones all day is similar to the new phenomenon – Chatroulette: You never know what to expect, but one thing is for sure…always be prepared to encounter a dick. (FYI: If you’ve never heard...
SNL Short: Today Seems Like It’s Going to be a Great Day
You've lost your job and your life has gone to hell. You need help. The SNL solution: A line of cocaine. If you decide to pass on the illegal substances, Andy Samberg's...
Infographic: The Most Stressful Jobs in America
We’ve all had one of those days. You know – the kind where you feel like the next person to talk to you might end up with a knuckle sandwich if they don’t chose their...
Fantasy Celebrity Apprentice – Episode 10
Bret Michaels is a Celebrity Apprentice Finalist? McFly wins the entire league? How is this...
Vote for the Most “Hooked on Farmville” Contest Winner
Who deserves to win the title of most “Hooked on Farmville”? The submission period is over, and now it’s time to pick the winner. Now is your chance to cast a vote, and help decide...
Elementary School Principal Tells Mom to ‘Eat Sh-t and Die’
It might be time to start considering a "educators do the darndest things" feature on The Collared...
INAFJ – I Need A Freaking Job, A Movement
The Collared Sheep has become exactly what we hoped: A place for people to escape from the things that drive them crazy at work. What we don’t talk about are the millions that can’t find...
Video: How to Get a Job using Google Adwords
Alex Brownstein wanted a job – a marketing job. Wanting a marketing job isn’t particularly unique, but how he ended up scoring one is a completely different story. He came up with an ingenious plan...
The Guidebook to Company Drug Tests
After years of being herded by “The Man,” many Collared Sheep are inevitably coerced into participating in the final indignity: the office drug test....
Office Problem: Mouse Blisters
This week, I’ve noticed that I’m beginning to face an occupational hazard of my own. It’s slightly embarrassing, given the fact that not even McFly or Von Kaiser know about my problem. I am forming...
Valet Attendant Hit In Head With Stiletto
My brother spent a summer as a valet. The occupational hazards are around. Make a mistake and ding someone’s car and you’re probably fired. Don’t kiss a rich guy’s ass and he tells your boss...
Infographic: Fortune 500 Company Websites with the Slowest Load Times
How fast should corporate sites load? Studies have shown most users get fed up and leave as you approach 7 seconds. “Moderately annoyed” quickly becomes “screw this, I’m checking Twitter instead.” You’d naturally think that...
