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The Unavoidables: Toxic People Who Spark Joy at the Office
Tired of office politics, power plays, and professional pretenders?
Welcome to The Unavoidables — a painfully funny deep dive into the chaos, comedy, and sheer absurdity of modern work life.
From horrible bosses to backstabbing colleagues and delusional team players, this unapologetic workplace satire introduces seventeen unforgettable office archetypes — the characters you can’t escape no matter where you work. Meet Mr. Barnacles, Chatterbox Charlie, the Pucker Prince, and more in this brutally honest yet hilariously relatable guide to surviving corporate madness.
We all dreamed of being that strong, independent professional taking on the world in power suits and game face. But let’s face it — most days, work feels more like a circus than a success story.
In this wickedly insightful and entertaining read, you’
Laugh (and cringe) at the painfully familiar office personas
Decode what makes your coworkers tick
Learn how to manage, outsmart, or simply endure them
Gain sharp, tongue-in-cheek wisdom to stay sane in a sea of dysfunction
Complete with relatable stories, original character illustrations, and a cheeky field assignment to apply your new knowledge in the wild, The Unavoidables is the survival guide every modern professional didn’t know they needed.
Step into the twisted wonderland of office life — and meet the cast of characters you’ll never avoid, but will finally understand.
Welcome to The Unavoidables — a painfully funny deep dive into the chaos, comedy, and sheer absurdity of modern work life.
From horrible bosses to backstabbing colleagues and delusional team players, this unapologetic workplace satire introduces seventeen unforgettable office archetypes — the characters you can’t escape no matter where you work. Meet Mr. Barnacles, Chatterbox Charlie, the Pucker Prince, and more in this brutally honest yet hilariously relatable guide to surviving corporate madness.
We all dreamed of being that strong, independent professional taking on the world in power suits and game face. But let’s face it — most days, work feels more like a circus than a success story.
In this wickedly insightful and entertaining read, you’
Laugh (and cringe) at the painfully familiar office personas
Decode what makes your coworkers tick
Learn how to manage, outsmart, or simply endure them
Gain sharp, tongue-in-cheek wisdom to stay sane in a sea of dysfunction
Complete with relatable stories, original character illustrations, and a cheeky field assignment to apply your new knowledge in the wild, The Unavoidables is the survival guide every modern professional didn’t know they needed.
Step into the twisted wonderland of office life — and meet the cast of characters you’ll never avoid, but will finally understand.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2024
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September 30, 2024
An entertaining read
This book made me LOL with its sharp take on those office characters we all know a little too well. It is sarcastic, witty, and surprisingly relatable. If you've ever had to deal with manipulative bosses or annoying coworkers, you'll find this book both hilarious and therapeutic. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything, which I loved, and it gives a fun spin on surviving office politics without losing your sanity. The humor kept it light, even when tackling toxic workplace dynamics. If you need a laugh while trying to navigate difficult people at work, this is definitely worth checking out. It's like a cynical guide for staying sane in the office!
This book made me LOL with its sharp take on those office characters we all know a little too well. It is sarcastic, witty, and surprisingly relatable. If you've ever had to deal with manipulative bosses or annoying coworkers, you'll find this book both hilarious and therapeutic. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything, which I loved, and it gives a fun spin on surviving office politics without losing your sanity. The humor kept it light, even when tackling toxic workplace dynamics. If you need a laugh while trying to navigate difficult people at work, this is definitely worth checking out. It's like a cynical guide for staying sane in the office!
October 10, 2024
An Office Demonology
If anyone is getting bored of remote working and is considering a return to the office, this is an astute and amusing cautionary tale. It categorises common workaday personality types, analysing their irritating foibles and providing wonderfully world weary advice on frustrating them. Complete with illustrations and exercises, this is excellent, incisive fun.
If anyone is getting bored of remote working and is considering a return to the office, this is an astute and amusing cautionary tale. It categorises common workaday personality types, analysing their irritating foibles and providing wonderfully world weary advice on frustrating them. Complete with illustrations and exercises, this is excellent, incisive fun.
September 23, 2024
Interesting read
This bookhas some great insight that is delivered with humor. Definitely recommend this book, especially to those who deal with toxicity.
This bookhas some great insight that is delivered with humor. Definitely recommend this book, especially to those who deal with toxicity.
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