Would be more true if they stabbed the hand, because after they suggest budgeting, that employee will be put on a list and be first in line to be terminated due to being incompatible with the work culture of pretending to be shiny and happy living in subsistence.

[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I finally looked up the origin of that phrase, "shiny happy people". I guess it was an R.E.M. song.

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[–] Cold_Brew_Enema@lemmy.world 21 points 9 months ago (2 children)

It really is. We have to do a yearly health incentive thing that requires going through PowerPoint about certain topics. This is exactly the kind of shit.

"Feeling sad? Try a salad! Some greens are sure to put you in a good mood?"

"Grief got you down? A funny movie is sure to cheer you up?"

"Want to retire by 65? Put 70% of each paycheck into a high interest high risk account!"

[–] OpenStars@startrek.website 6 points 9 months ago

Yup, I recommend Office Space.

[–] BrownMinusBlue@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 9 months ago

Have you ever read the little book of calm?

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago

I know right? Peeps need to start making some budgets!