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Are you guilty of spreading post-vacation workplace enthusiasm?

I fantasize about slapping these people that seem all refreshed and full of new ideas. 

Posted - July 8, 2019

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  • Are you kidding? I come back tired from my vacations. I need a vacation to recover from my vacation.
      July 8, 2019 6:50 AM MDT
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  • Maybe this lady in my office had one of those wonderful stay at home lazy vacations.  Or took the right combination of drugs this morning.  Or maybe I just got used to not having to put up with her for a week, haha. 
      July 8, 2019 6:54 AM MDT
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  • I feel your pain, though. Co-workers can test every last nerve that you didn't even know you had. Fortunately I work independently nowadays and don't have to deal with any of that crazy.
      July 8, 2019 6:59 AM MDT
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  • I appreciate the empathy.  I will champion through the pain. 
      July 8, 2019 7:04 AM MDT
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  • Stay away from sharp objects and if you can, sneak a swig or two of something strong. Cinnamon gum will cover it up nicely.
      July 8, 2019 7:06 AM MDT
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  • Haha, oh I'll just do the usual routine of keeping a couple spreadsheets open, scattering some papers across the desk, keeping a frustrated look on my face.  The facade of productivity with a day full of wasting time on social media hiding behind the mask. 
      July 8, 2019 7:10 AM MDT
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  • You're living the American dream. And I don't even know where you're from.
      July 8, 2019 7:12 AM MDT
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  • My actions are geographically appropriate, I'm in America. 
      July 8, 2019 7:15 AM MDT
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  • I'm not surprised. 
      July 8, 2019 7:20 AM MDT
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  • My vacation was great.   Today's hangover proves it.
      July 8, 2019 7:40 AM MDT
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  • I'm jealous that I don't have a hangover today. I'll have to try harder next weekend.
      July 8, 2019 8:23 AM MDT
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  • I failed the weekend along with Lenina.  The strongest drink I had was a Mountain Dew. 
      July 8, 2019 8:24 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    I never spread any kind of enthusiasm in the workplace!
      July 8, 2019 8:04 AM MDT
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  • 53502

      Not even when you leave?  That’s the happiest time of the day for all of your co-workers, so don’t underestimate yourself!


    ~
      July 8, 2019 8:17 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    I was very popular at work!  When I left they had a great big going away party for me!  I didn't go because it was the day after I left.  Oh, wait!
      July 8, 2019 10:25 PM MDT
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  • 53502

      I bet money that they’re still partying. 


    ~
      July 8, 2019 10:35 PM MDT
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  • You stole all of my motivational posters didn't you????
      July 8, 2019 8:22 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    I needed room on that wall for all of my awards.

      July 8, 2019 10:51 PM MDT
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  • 1817
    pre vacation enthusiasm.  
      July 8, 2019 8:29 AM MDT
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  • Ehh, that can be rough as well but in many cases I'm also excited for them to be going on vacation. 
      July 8, 2019 8:32 AM MDT
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