44razorsedge@lemmy.worldtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.world•When the pizza party is too expensive, you go with the EncourageMintEnglish
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1 year agoReminds me of getting a note from HR admonishing me to pick out my 20th work anniversary “gift” from “pages 12 to 16” of the supplied catalogue. I knew nothing of it. They concluded with “or we’ll choose for you, i.e. a clock”. I got luggage tags. For 20 years of my life. The best years of my life. Luggage tags. FML.
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