Issue #12 If You Can Spot a Micro-Manager, You Might Work Here
11 days ago âąÂ 6 min readThe Work in Progmess Team June 10, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Welcome to Work In Progmess, Issue #X âYour weekly reminder that writing your own legacy doesnât require bullet points, burpees, or a LinkedIn headline that scares your intern. This week, weâre breaking down: A man who turned his goals into an obituary (spoiler: itâs in landscape mode), The rise of fitness coaches in corporate meetings (now with 30% more shouting), The micro-managers lurking in your shared docs, And a deeply...
READ POSTIssue #9 Laundry, LinkedIn, and Loop Avoidance Strategy
about 1 month ago âąÂ 8 min readThe Work in Progmess Team May 21, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Welcome to this week's Work In Progmess - youâve found your people. In this issue, youâll learn: Why doing chores early might be the ultimate form of time management Wordle FTW How one manâs midweek productivity triggered a philosophical crisis How not to onboard (unless your goal is TikTok virality or HR suspicion) Read on, resist the loop, and maybe forward this to someone who just added âThought Leader, Probablyâ to their...
READ POSTIssue #8 The real innovation crisis
about 1 month ago âąÂ 6 min readThe Work in Progmess Team May 13, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Happy eye-watering, sneeze-inducing spring everyone! (And if your eyes aren't just watering due to ragweed, but the pending graduation of kin, we have some tips for them too) This week in Work In ProgMess: đż Innovation dies a soggy, soapless death âł A man tweets his way into Max Homaâs golf calendar đ New grads get a survival guide (an adulting intervention) đŹ And one poor soul thinks Venmo belongs in a thank-you note We're not...
READ POSTIssue #7 Career Advice from a Burned-Out Printer and a Racehorse
about 2 months ago âąÂ 9 min readThe Work in Progmess Team May 6, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Where productivity is a marketing campaign, burnout is a badge, and âcareer strategyâ is just your coping mechanism with better fonts. This week, weâre covering: đ§ The science of emotional âwalksâ that are actually escape attempts đ€ AI bosses who never blink but definitely judge đ A Kentucky Derby filled with legacy hires and one horse who actually tried đ Ten-day career experiments for anyone allergic to five-year plans đ© And a...
READ POSTIssue #6 ... Ohhhh - what did your letter of recommendation (really) say?!
about 2 months ago âąÂ 9 min readThe Work in Progmess Team April 15, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Where strategy decks go to retire, âalignmentâ is a spiritual practice, and innovation is whatever the consultant says it is this quarter. This week, weâre tracking: A corporate initiative with the energy of a motivational screensaver The quiet power of laminated onboarding lies Why âThis is how weâve always done itâ deserves its own Slack emoji And a visionary CEO who accidentally screen-shared his consultant budget...
READ POSTIssue #5 .... What fresh mayhem awaits?
about 2 months ago âąÂ 9 min readThe Work in Progmess Team April 15, 2025 đ From the Editorâs Desk Where emotional labor is billable, footnotes hold secrets, and someone just got promoted for âbeing upbeat on camera.â This week, weâre spotlighting: The jaw-clenching power of a Zoom smile A suspiciously glowing letter of recommendation (đ) Leadership books that should not exist And one readerâs realization that âWeâre a familyâ is not a complimentâitâs a red flag with snacks. If youâre reading this with a fake grin, slightly...
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