The Scribbly One

Business will flourish and profit more as individuals take a closer look at the world around them and not only discover what’s important but also discover their identity. Then we won’t be at a job just because we have a degree in this or to make money from that, but because we understand the things that make us come alive and can incorporate those into the market. Some have found this, or at least want to believe they have, while others are hopefully still discovering.

Deep stuff.

When you wait eagerly for lunch hour because the stroke of one o’clock signals freedom, it gives new meaning to the phrase, “There has to be more to life than this”.

Friend: “I guess you can start looking for something new.”

Me: “But I thought you said I should give it time, I haven’t given myself a chance to adjust yet!”

Friend: “I was just being nice.”

It is not so much that the grass is greener, as that it’s a different shade of green. Nevertheless, this particular shade is starting to make me wonder whether I’ve just made a colossal mistake.

I must learn how to sleep with my eyes open. It would be a very handy skill to have.

I wonder whether companies read their own PR spiels. This is from a company that sells a high-end brand of bottled mineral water - let’s call the brand MW, for ‘mineral water’. Watch them wax poetic about their new packaging:

The bottle now adopts a slender and ergonomical shape…

The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘ergonomic’ as

1. The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment
2. Designed to be conducive to efficient use

How efficient can a bottle be?

With the new bottle, discerning consumers are better equipped to experience MW’s distinctly natural taste and its healthy detox benefits without any hassle. It ensures that your body gets the unique MW healthy treatment whenever and wherever you need it.

Spiels like this bring the term ‘bullshit’ to a whole new level. I am reminded why I swore I would never go into PR - firstly, kissing ass stinks, and secondly, bullshit also stinks.

“Do you like your job?” a friend asked.

“It’s interesting, and it’s something I know I can do,” I replied.

“Do you like your job?”

“It’s ok. I’m with an established company, we have great employee benefits, and my boss recognises my contributions…”

“Scribbler! Are you listening to yourself? Why aren’t you out there, pursuing your passion?”

“I don’t know whether I’m cut out for it. Besides, this job is not that bad.”

“You’re selling out.”