BehindTheDesk
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Work confessions & quiet truths by Menta. Humor, burnout & workplace rights.
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The Art of Saying “No” at Work
The first time I said “no” at work, my voice was barely more than a whisper. My palms were sweaty, my heart pounded in my chest, and I braced for the silence that followed. For years, I had trained myself to be the “yes” person, so speaking that one word felt like betrayal.
By BehindTheDesk4 months ago in Confessions
The Day My Mistake Became a Public Spectacle at Work
A Personal Story The office was small — just four desks, each occupied, the sound of keyboards and phones filling the space. I shared it with three colleagues, one woman and two men, each focused on their own tasks. On that week, one of my responsibilities was to make changes in our systems and move them into production so the whole team could keep working smoothly.
By BehindTheDesk4 months ago in Confessions
Big Brother on Teams: The Day My Screen Stopped Being Mine
A Personal Story During the COVID lockdowns, working from home became the new normal for millions of people. For some, it meant flexibility, comfort, and freedom. For me, it became something entirely different.
By BehindTheDesk4 months ago in Confessions
