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This would be funny if it weren’t 100 % true
Would be more true if they stabbed the hand, because after they suggest budgeting, that employee will be put on a list and be first in line to be terminated due to being incompatible with the work culture of pretending to be shiny and happy living in subsistence.
I finally looked up the origin of that phrase, "shiny happy people". I guess it was an R.E.M. song.
It really is. We have to do a yearly health incentive thing that requires going through PowerPoint about certain topics. This is exactly the kind of shit.
"Feeling sad? Try a salad! Some greens are sure to put you in a good mood?"
"Grief got you down? A funny movie is sure to cheer you up?"
"Want to retire by 65? Put 70% of each paycheck into a high interest high risk account!"
Yup, I recommend Office Space.
Have you ever read the little book of calm?
I know right? Peeps need to start making some budgets!