The Office

As an avid viewer of The Office NBC mockumentary, I've started a habit of noting funny events in my own office that might work for the show. Unfortunately, such ridiculous events have become much fewer after I switched from publishing to entertainment.

One fun aspect about last year was working for an exceptionally curious boss. My boss loved to ask personal questions and give advice on all sorts of things from fashion to women. For a short time, he kindly gave me rides to work in the mornings only to offer a daily 45 minutes of wisdom on dating; he would later inform my fellow male coworkers of the time he spent showing me the ropes.

But the part about him that reminded me of Michael Scott the most was the effort that he put into being both a loveable and unloveable boss. He frequently took us out to expensive dinners, ordered pizza every other afternoon, and provided gifts during the holidays. However, all these thoughtful actions were accompanied by frequent personal remarks at employees. For example, work-related mistakes deserved references to an inadequate upbringing.

All in all, it was a worthy firsthand, if not representative, experience in a foreign country. It also reminds me to be thankful of my current job and to always look ahead for new opportunities.

Boss cooking meat

Working at the office