If management would be smart enough to learn and understand their people’s mission, then there would be respect; it is not a on demand emotion, it is developed over time.
Never understood the need for donuts with every meeting. Most companies here will have meetings, where if you’re lucky, coffee will be provided, but most times, you just bring your own coffee. Once in awhile, there might be cake if there’s something to celebrate.
The two main advantages are: 1. More time to do the things I want to do instead of the things I have to do, and 2. About 80% less stress. The disadvantage, and it’s a big one, I had to get old to do it.
Schrodinger’s cookie jar. You won’t know if the cookies are or are not yummy until you place your hand in the jar and pull one out. But I wouldn’t rule out the mouse trap in this situation.
My take on this – yes, you can put your hand in the jar and pull out a yummy cookie. She never said you get to eat it yourself. (You probably have to give it back to Rita. After all, doesn’t she get the credit for all the good ideas that would be presented?)
This is very brilliant and slightly evil. Rita has combined her experience of mother and grandmother with her work, hitting everyone in an unconscious sweet spot. This time she won.
Donuts and other similar goods from the local bakery were usually the only enjoyable things about meetings. Of course there’s always the “Tired of working? Call a meeting!” (I think there may have been more to that, but I can’t remember for sure).
Larry Kroeger Premium Member about 2 years ago
That reminds me of scenes from Dune or Flesh Gordon.
Grandma Lea about 2 years ago
If management would be smart enough to learn and understand their people’s mission, then there would be respect; it is not a on demand emotion, it is developed over time.
Gent about 2 years ago
But wait! Not forgets to reads her cookie consent notice before accepting them cookies!
Gizmo Cat about 2 years ago
Never understood the need for donuts with every meeting. Most companies here will have meetings, where if you’re lucky, coffee will be provided, but most times, you just bring your own coffee. Once in awhile, there might be cake if there’s something to celebrate.
jaydogg187 about 2 years ago
For all we know, there could be a mousetrap in that jar.
ncrist about 2 years ago
I want to go to a meeting. somebody invite me!
The Reader Premium Member about 2 years ago
The cookies are all stale, but nobody ever found that out.
Skeptical Meg about 2 years ago
Is that cookie jar a pop culture thing I don’t get? Everyone around the table looks like they know what’s in it.
Aficionado about 2 years ago
And, that is another advantage to being retired . . . no more meetings.
Aficionado about 2 years ago
The two main advantages are: 1. More time to do the things I want to do instead of the things I have to do, and 2. About 80% less stress. The disadvantage, and it’s a big one, I had to get old to do it.
b.john71 about 2 years ago
I’d be afraid of what might be in the jar
LocoEngr about 2 years ago
Schrodinger’s cookie jar. You won’t know if the cookies are or are not yummy until you place your hand in the jar and pull one out. But I wouldn’t rule out the mouse trap in this situation.
watcheratthewell about 2 years ago
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s a tra-a-ap!
Teto85 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I am surprised that no one has polished their resume and/or quietly quit. Besides Ed.
poppacapsmokeblower about 2 years ago
“Intelligent input, nice jar, yummy cookie”? I smell a trap.
Ken Norris Premium Member about 2 years ago
Anyone notice that Rita’s water bottle has no reflection?…
Csaw Backnforth about 2 years ago
My take on this – yes, you can put your hand in the jar and pull out a yummy cookie. She never said you get to eat it yourself. (You probably have to give it back to Rita. After all, doesn’t she get the credit for all the good ideas that would be presented?)
ChessPirate about 2 years ago
“A-Ha! Caught you with your hand in the cookie jar!”
Durak Premium Member about 2 years ago
That is one shiny table.
William Bludworth Premium Member about 2 years ago
https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3843160797_a2781418ed.jpg
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
This is very brilliant and slightly evil. Rita has combined her experience of mother and grandmother with her work, hitting everyone in an unconscious sweet spot. This time she won.
WF11 about 2 years ago
Donuts and other similar goods from the local bakery were usually the only enjoyable things about meetings. Of course there’s always the “Tired of working? Call a meeting!” (I think there may have been more to that, but I can’t remember for sure).
sk2915kaiso about 2 years ago
I worked for a company that actually had a meeting about how to have a meeting!
Nick Danger about 2 years ago
Is the cookie jar imported from Planet Mongo?