For those of you who have seen Office Space, you know that it's quite possibly the best film ever about the life working in an office. Thanks to Liz, I refreshed my memory by re-watching last night as part of a research assignment (when I first watched at age 14, I was not yet old enough to appreciate the life lessons and humor). Today, I'm going to give you 10 reasons why Office Space is the best educational resource for your beginning office job.
1.) Because the moral of the story is to find a job that you can actually enjoy, and at least be happy with. I think this is self-explanatory. Why would you put up with your miserable job? The only excuse is if you had NO other choice under certain circumstances, but if you can make options for yourself, get you a job that makes you happy.
2.) Peter demonstrates how to cut the bull. In the film, Peter told the "Bobs" exactly how much he slacked off and exactly what he thought of Initech. He didn't sugar coat his experiences and thoughts. So what did the "consultants" do, they gave him a promotion. BAM.
3.) Don't under estimate the office pushovers. Lumbergh bullies Milton, the soft spoken, mumbling character who's always being told to move his office space. AND he takes his Swingline 747 Rio Red stapler. After Milton's "last straw," he then burns down Initech and takes a vacation to paradise. So, don't take your pushovers for granted. They could commit arson on your office.
4.) Because Peter, Michael, and Samir, show us that stealing is wrong. They're computer virus that is suppose to collect only percentages of pennies from Initech's flaw in accounting actually takes all of the money they had planned to make at once. Think twice before you do something stupid, no matter how much you hate your job, something always goes wrong.
5.) If you're nervous about asking someone out on a date, just be confident and do it. The worst thing that could happen is that they say no. In Peter's case, Joanne was overtaken by his straightforwardness and joined him for lunch.
6.) Printers and copying machines are the devil.
7.) Too much flare is obnoxious.
8.) Always do the right thing, even if you regret it. Peter slips the money that had been taken and a note confessing his crime under Lumbergh's office door, immediately regretting his decision. Though, don't always count on a fire to save you.
9.) Make sure to get rid of that nasty case of the Mondays.
10.) NEVER take someones Swingline 747 Rio Red stapler.
Until Next Time!
-Matt
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