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About the Book
Master the art of surviving meetings with this laugh-out-loud illustrated workplace humor book packed with clever office satire, hilarious corporate survival tips, and relatable comedy for anyone who's ever worked in an office.
“Sly satire that will bring endless joy to anyone who has ever endured the drudgery of corporate life.” – Dan Lyons, writer for HBO’s Silicon Valley and New York Times-bestselling author of Disrupted
Why actually become the smartest person in the meeting when you can simply look like it?
In this brilliantly illustrated workplace satire, comedian and bestselling author Sarah Cooper hilariously dissects the unwritten rules of modern office life with 100 tongue-in-cheek strategies for surviving meetings, conference calls, presentations, networking events, and every other corporate ritual that somehow fills the workweek. Drawing on her years in Silicon Valley, Cooper skewers business buzzwords, office politics, management clichés, and the endless quest to appear productive—all with razor-sharp wit and laugh-out-loud illustrations.
From asking, "Can we take a step back?" at just the right moment to filling whiteboards with meaningless diagrams, mastering strategic facial expressions, and surviving one-on-ones without saying much of anything, each page captures the absurdity of workplace culture in a way every office worker will instantly recognize. Whether you work in a corporate office, log into Zoom meetings from home, or simply appreciate smart observational humor, this illustrated gift book delivers endless laughs.
A perfect gift for coworkers, managers, recent graduates, remote employees, and anyone who's ever survived a meeting that should have been an email, this office humor classic is sure to become a favorite desk companion.
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If you've ever wondered why your calendar is full of meetings—or why none of them could have been an email—refer to this hilarious workplace survival guide to make it through.
“Sly satire that will bring endless joy to anyone who has ever endured the drudgery of corporate life.” – Dan Lyons, writer for HBO’s Silicon Valley and New York Times-bestselling author of Disrupted
Why actually become the smartest person in the meeting when you can simply look like it?
In this brilliantly illustrated workplace satire, comedian and bestselling author Sarah Cooper hilariously dissects the unwritten rules of modern office life with 100 tongue-in-cheek strategies for surviving meetings, conference calls, presentations, networking events, and every other corporate ritual that somehow fills the workweek. Drawing on her years in Silicon Valley, Cooper skewers business buzzwords, office politics, management clichés, and the endless quest to appear productive—all with razor-sharp wit and laugh-out-loud illustrations.
From asking, "Can we take a step back?" at just the right moment to filling whiteboards with meaningless diagrams, mastering strategic facial expressions, and surviving one-on-ones without saying much of anything, each page captures the absurdity of workplace culture in a way every office worker will instantly recognize. Whether you work in a corporate office, log into Zoom meetings from home, or simply appreciate smart observational humor, this illustrated gift book delivers endless laughs.
A perfect gift for coworkers, managers, recent graduates, remote employees, and anyone who's ever survived a meeting that should have been an email, this office humor classic is sure to become a favorite desk companion.
Features:
- Satirical survival strategies for meetings, presentations, conference calls, networking, and office life
- Clever cartoons, diagrams, charts, and visual jokes that bring every corporate scenario to life
- Cooper’s relatable office satire skewers business jargon, management clichés, productivity theater, and modern workplace culture
- A fun gift for birthdays, promotions, retirements, Secret Santa, white elephant exchanges, and employee appreciation
- Perfect for readers who love office humor, corporate satire, and smart observational comedy
If you've ever wondered why your calendar is full of meetings—or why none of them could have been an email—refer to this hilarious workplace survival guide to make it through.
Product Details
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 4, 2016)
- Length: 176 pages
- ISBN13: 9781449476052
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Raves and Reviews
" ...One of the hottest comics of the coronavirus era." (The Los Angeles Times)
“Sarah Cooper Might Be the Best Trump Impressionist Ever." (The Daily Beast)
“Sarah Cooper is killing it with her Trump lip-syncs.” (Boing Boing)
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