attempting to understand the nuances of personnel relations. He's got a soul of gold, but sometimes his strategies are a little...out there. You sense he means well, even when he's frankly telling off someone.

Maybe his greatest skill is listening empathetically.

• expose some personalstories
• help you through a tough issue in the most {unexpected|adorable| ways.
• Who knows if he'll ever sing you a song.

Climbing the Corporate Ladder Shrek Style {

Listen up, you swamp-dwelling dreamers! You wanna snatch that corner office? Smash through those glass doors? Well, it ain't gonna happen with butter. You gotta be brazen, like our green friend Shrek himself. Forget the suit, rock that ogre charm and strut right into the boss's territory. Don't shy away from a little chaos. After all, sometimes the greediest ogre gets what they desire.

• Remember: This ain't a fairy tale, so don't expect a happily ever after.
• Get ready for some fierce competition.
• Don't forget: Always wear that ogre snarl. It's your secret weapon.

Swamp Life vs. Office Blues: A Shrek Dilemma

So, you're shrek stuck in a rut! Another soul-crushing day at the corporate dungeon, and all you crave is a good ol' fashioned retreat to someplace serene. But which way to go? Do you embrace the tranquility of swamp life, or do you brave those mountains of paperwork in the name of the dream job? It's a tough dilemma, like something straight outta that legendary ogre movie.

Locked In a Full Time Job = Donkey Express Delivery

You clock in at {thethethat shrill ring and spend the next {eight|12 grueling hours pushing paper. It's a grind, day in and day up. Your boss, he's abossy dictator who expects you to be an efficiency machine. You're doing everything and nothing at once. It's {exhausting, overwhelming, brutal. And for what? To pay rent? Your life outside of work is nonexistent. You're another drop in the bucket. Don't get me wrong, some jobs are worth it . But for most of us stuck in this rat race, it feels like we're just {delivering packagesfor a system that doesn't care.

Sarah's Work-Life Balance is Better Than Mine

Seriously, it's just so organized. I mean, she appears to be so relaxed about everything. Me? I'm over here stressed out. It's not that I lack effort, it's just that life is demanding at once. Maybe I need to take a page from her book.

• Perhaps it's time for me to start practicing yoga
• Am I even capable of getting more sleep

Monday's Are Ogre-Levels of Rough

Every week I start to feel a wave of dread coming on. It’s like a dark cloud, hanging over me, whispering things about how much this new week|day|Monday is going to suck|stink|drag. I swear Mondays are orchestrated by demons who just want to see us struggle. I mean, come on, the only reason people say “Mondays are a fresh start” is so they can sell you more coffee and inspirational posters.

• I wouldn't survive without my morningtea.
• And even that can’t always fix the Monday blues. Every once in a while, you just have to embrace the suck.
• Maybe someday I'll be one of those people who loves Mondays.