Friday, May 25, 2007

Job Insecurity



What workplace environment wouldn't be complete without motivational posters? First there was "Hang in There, Baby" -- who could forget the image of that cat hanging by its front paws for dear life from a tree limb? Today, a new generation of truly inspirational posters offers a more sophisticated way of decorating that cubicle, water cooler area, or break room. Demotivators from Despair, Inc. offer no less than eighty-six different truisms. No matter what your issues are, they've got you covered.

Worried about not climbing the corporate ladder fast enough? Slow down, you'll get there. In the meantime, let this poster (below) remind you of what's really important in life - staying under the radar.



Need a Secret Santa gift for the office Christmas party? Might I suggest this elegant framed desk topper (below)?



It's especially apropos for Christmas, with the beautiful winter landscape, complete with evergreen tree, and is sure to make the recipient's holiday season that much merrier and brighter (It's quite alright, no need to thank me).

Demotivators are available in a variety of products, including posters, notecards, calendars, mugs, screensavers, and desktoppers. Because everyone needs a little demotivation.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Brilliant! Love 'em!

Steerforth said...

If I worked anywhere with motivational posters, they would have to be destroyed or subverted. I once worked in a market research company that put up a ridiculous poster proclaiming that the building was completely safe from any risk of fire. I burned the poster

Nowhere Girl said...

I can't think of anything more depressing than working for a market research company. I guess arson would be a great way to combat frustration on the job.

Anonymous said...

I wonder what posters they have on the walls of the companies that produce motivational posters.

Steerforth said...

Re: the comment by 'S' - someone sneaked a camera into the offices of 'Feng Shui' magazine to see what they would be like - they were cluttered and full of teetering piles of crap, dumped on top of filing cabinets.

I like to imagine that the motivational people are all completely cynical and get awards for the most banal poster of the month.

Leebot said...

that made me laugh out loud. at work. so much for staying under the radar.

Nowhere Girl said...

If the demotivators made you happy at work, then they haven't done their job properly.