Work in Progmess

The Work in Progmess Team April 15, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Where strategy decks go to retire, “alignment” is a spiritual practice, and innovation is whatever the consultant says it is this quarter. This week, we’re tracking: A corporate initiative with the energy of a motivational screensaver The quiet power of laminated onboarding lies Why “This is how we’ve always done it” deserves its own Slack emoji And a visionary CEO who accidentally screen-shared his consultant budget...

The Work in Progmess Team April 15, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Where emotional labor is billable, footnotes hold secrets, and someone just got promoted for “being upbeat on camera.” This week, we’re spotlighting: The jaw-clenching power of a Zoom smile A suspiciously glowing letter of recommendation (👀) Leadership books that should not exist And one reader’s realization that “We’re a family” is not a compliment—it’s a red flag with snacks. If you’re reading this with a fake grin, slightly...

The Work in Progmess Team April 15, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to Work In Progmess Issue #4—where we don't chase dreams, we schedule them in five-minute increments and still show up two minutes late. This week’s issue covers: 💵 emotional salaries (spoiler: yours bounced) 💻 unhinged AI prompts from the résumé trenches 🥒 shocking career pivot powered entirely by...pickleball. Because if we're all going to build the business of ourselves, we might as well expense the tennis elbow. —...

The Work in Progmess Team April 8, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to Issue #3 of Work In Progmess — the only newsletter bold enough to ask: "What if your inbox could roast you and coach you at the same time?" This issue contains: ✅ 0% career clarity ✅ 100% personality ✅ A surprising number of Zoom metaphors Inside, you’ll uncover: 📎 The generational job advice showdown no one asked for 🤖 Proof you’re human (bonus points for crying in Trader Joe’s) 💼 A Slack-heavy saga called...

The Work in Progmess Team April 1, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to Issue #2 of Work In Progmess — the April Fool’s Day Edition, where the only trick is how we’re still getting better. In fact, this issue is approximately 26% better than our first one (don’t ask us how we measured that — just trust the vibes). At this pace, we’ll be the #1 newsletter in the world by… let’s say… mid-April. Bold? Maybe. Foolish? Definitely not. Here’s what’s inside this (marginally more brilliant)...

The Work in Progmess Team March 24, 2025 💌 From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to Work In Progmess—a satirical newsletter for anyone who’s ever tried to grow as a person and immediately given contradictory advice on how to make that happen. We’re glad you’re here, even if you’re not totally sure why you subscribed. In this issue, you’ll learn: How to stand out in a sea of “hardworkers” How to wield your power without needing a cape or a podcast Why “excellent communication skills” isn’t a...