Work Words

The poem in this episode – “Your call is important to us” – offers a glimpse into call centre life and reminds us that while companies may wish to project the notion that we will always have the same experience with them that this may not in fact be the case…

Content warning - BereavementThe poem for this episode is “Representing the company” – a look at the tradition of a company sending one or two staff along to a funeral to represent the company and support the staff member who suffered a bereavementMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Must be the training that’s to blame” – a heartfelt plea not to use the training team as convenient scapegoatsMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Ridden roughshod” where a new manager makes some terrible choices which end up turning his team against him…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Two hours to go” which looks at the ethical dilemma of a salesperson in a toxic workplace faced with being under target and having just two hours to turn things around…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Mr Rock Star” which turns the spotlight on that person who tells the world that their job is (unlike those of most office or call centre workers) wonderfully glamourous!  There are however, several things this person isn’t telling us…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “When the rot sets in” in which a new manager chooses to act as the team’s friend instead of acting as their manager and reaps the consequences for doing so…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “A false friend” which casts the spotlight on those people who delight in nothing more than stirring things up in the officeMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Stupid bloody yoga” – a warning about putting work before our physical or mental healthMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Born unto fire” – a retort to the people who don’t want us to grow, develop and improveMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Sitting alone on the stairs” which explores the consequences of poor judgements and poorer behaviour at a Christmas night out…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “Sharp scratch” – a warning about the inevitable impact of a lack of ethics.  Karma never loses an address as they say…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “The Candyfloss Man” – a look at why it may not pay you to listen to people who ply you with stories about how good the future is going to be…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

Content warning - BereavementThe poem for this episode is “Dumpster diving” which looks at the impact of a bereavement on someone in the officeMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for this episode is “When her face lights up” – a gentle plea to avoid playing favourites in the office Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Can sting over and over” – a warning about making assumptions about people, especially when it comes to the difficult conversations you might have with them…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Autodialler Blues” – a paen to the joys of outbound cold calling Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Promises” – a look at both the direct and also the “between the lines” ways in which a company might communicate with their staff…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Nothing you could put your finger on” – a cautionary tale about trusting your instincts when it comes to recruitmentMusichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Ten little words” – which outlines the manipulative way in which a manager is planning to change both the atmosphere and ultimately the people in their team...Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Gathering in the reins” – a tale of a skilful and popular manager who might just be putting things off that they really shouldn’t be…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “What does a hairdresser know?” – a cautionary tale about making assumptions about other members of the team...Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Curry” – a look at the joys of team building and forced fun…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Please don’t clap” – the story of a manager who really wants to (publicly) recognise someone in their team.  Sadly this manager - despite their enthusiasm - doesn’t really know the person in question all that well…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Spitting, snarling ball of rage” – the description summing up a member of the team, the office thug and bully and someone who glories in being a person not to be trifled with…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem in this episode is “Worry beads” – where a staff member worried about redundancies approaches her manager for more information and perhaps a little reassurance…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent

The poem for our first episode of the podcast is “Probationer’s smiles” – a look at a new arrival at a company who may have their own agenda…Musichttps://www.purple-planet.comWork Words – Poems about the world of work and life in the officehttps://amzn.eu/d/etSDojJThe Pressure Cooker – A solo journaling game about toxic workplaces, office politics and the price of successhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/515353/the-pressure-cooker-fate-awaits-solo-journaling?src=newest_recent