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January 8, 2020
Work/Businesses

“TurboTax is the worst computer game ever”

"With poor graphics and no plot, TurboTax is the worst video game I have ever played" is a jocular saying that has been printed on an ecard. TurboTax is an American tax preparation…

August 14, 2019
Work/Businesses

“TurboTax is the worst video game ever”

"With poor graphics and no plot, TurboTax is the worst video game I have ever played" is a jocular saying that has been printed on an ecard. TurboTax is an American tax preparation…

May 19, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your battles into blessings”

"Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your battles into blessings" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Turn your worry into worship and watch Him turn your…

September 18, 2024
Time/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Turns out I’m not an afternoon person, either”

Many people say that they're not a "morning person," meaning that they don't function well in the morning. "Turns out I'm not an afternoon person, either" is a…

June 23, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Two incomes are better than one so make sure your partner has two jobs”

"Two incomes are better than one so make sure your partner has two jobs. Follow me for more financial freedom advice" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Two…

May 3, 2014
Work/Businesses

“Two managers talk to each other”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Elk Grove OnlineCity of Elk Grove Executive Branch ~ Too Top Heavy?Deleted Member November 15, 2006 7:53:38 PM PST(...)My paper was entitled “Why Businesses Suffer from…

July 31, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Two reasons we don’t trust people: 1. We don’t know them, 2. We know them”

"Two reasons we don't trust people: 1. We don't know them, 2. We know them" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. This saying -- by an anonymous author --…

February 22, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

February 21, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

February 22, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the hell outta mine”

"Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay out of mine" (or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind your own 2. Stay the fuck out of mine" or "Two rules of business: 1. Mind…

March 18, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy”

"Unattended children will be given an espresso and a puppy" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many signs. “Unattended children will be given two shots of espresso and a free…

March 19, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Unattended children will be given espresso and a free kitten”

"Unattended children will be given espresso and a free kitten" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many signs. "All Unattended Children Will Be Given a Free Kitten" was…

August 15, 2013
Work/Businesses

“Underpromise and overdeliver” (business adage)

Some businesses believe that it is best to "under-promise and over-deliver." For example, a business might believe that something can be delivered on Thursday, but the company will tell…

December 4, 2020
Work/Businesses

“Understand paranoid people better by following them around”

"Understand paranoid people better by following them around" (or "To understand paranoid people better, follow them around") is a jocular saying that has been printed on many…

August 8, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Understanding two words will open the most doors for you. Push and pull”

The two terms that are said to open doors for people are usually "please" and "thank you." According to a joke printed on many images, however, the two words that will literally…

July 28, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceWork/Businesses

“Unexpected money is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that BS and go to work”

"Unexpected money is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that BS/nonsense/shit and go to work" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Unexpected Money About…

July 28, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceWork/Businesses

“Unexpected money Is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that nonsense and go to work”

"Unexpected money is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that BS/nonsense/shit and go to work" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Unexpected Money About…

July 29, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceWork/Businesses

“Unexpected money is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that shit and go to work”

"Unexpected money is NOT about to hit your bank account. Stop sharing that BS/nonsense/shit and go to work" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Unexpected Money About…

October 20, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Unions, because it’s VERY unlikely three spirits will appear and scare your boss”

"Unions, because it’s VERY unlikely three spirits will appear and scare your boss into doing the right thing" was posted on Twitter by IATSE // #IASolidarity on December 25, 2020, and…

October 19, 2022
Work/Businesses

“Unions… because the chance of 3 ghosts visiting your boss to make him do the right thing is slim”

"Unions, because it’s VERY unlikely three spirits will appear and scare your boss into doing the right thing" was posted on Twitter by IATSE // #IASolidarity on December 25, 2020, and…

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