I loved the video that pointed out that the hard worker would NOT be getting a promotion because it was too expensive for the company to replace her. It was in the company's interest to keep her where she was, doing 2-3 jobs, and promote/hire someone else.

“I work around the clock” = “I have poor time management skills.”

I was at an interview for a company doing programming work on commission, and the prospective boss asked "what does a deadline mean to you?" Well, I worked on things that had *actual* deadlines before, so I said "that's when you stop working on it even if it isn't done yet." You know, like theater play scenery, or trade show presentations. Then I thought a moment and said "But you mean it's when you work however hard it takes to meet the promises the salesman made to the customer before the salesman asked if it was feasible." Needless to say, I didn't take that job.

This channel has changed my perception about how I work. Life changing after 42 years. My Overlords recently changed how my bonus was to be calculated. No more base on production, but on route completion. 99% complete qualifies you. My recent 98.8 gets me nothing. So, I no longer stress out not completing my work each day. If some customers need to be rescheduled at the end of my work day so be it. 10 to 12 work days have stopped. I got my life back.

One time when I worked in a call center, my manager asked me if I spoke Spanish since a lot of the callers were Hispanic and no one at work spoke Spanish but me. I asked, "How much of a raise would I be getting?" She said, "None...." So I said "No." 😂

My boyfriend is currently on vacation (paid) and I have pointed to these videos because they often call/text/email him while he's off sick or on vacation; they actually emailed him today and he was in the middle of responding back when I asked him not to and reminded them he's on vacation and it can wait until next Monday. He stopped writing, said I was right, and didn't respond back to them. I was so proud.

I worked the “stay until it’s done” schedule for 20+ years. What I ended up with was ulcerative colitis then colon cancer and ended with no colon and an ostomy bag 24/7. It’s not worth it. 😊

"I need this by end of day." "Then you should've planned better."

A lack of planning on your end doesn't constitute an emergency on mine.

"guess that's not funny" made me laugh way too hard 😂

That's 100% accurate. That's why all this BS that bosses nowadays try to pull off by saying how they trust that you will get the work done and don't care how/when you'll do it just doesn't work. You have X amount of hours in your day and you can make sure you'll do the best you can but it doesn't mean that you'll work all day and night just to complete something that needs to be done by the next morning, or some ridiculous deadline.

You truly hit the nail on the head here. I took Industrial Engineering/ Engineering managment in college we had one class all about time studies So i remember one of the things talked about was one where there was loggers (which do a lot of heaving lifting all day) they worked 10 hours a day. the guys worked hard taking practically no breaks all day tryign to have an amazing output a time study person analyzed exhaustian and such things told the manager to try something out for a few days which was something about having them take a 10 minute break every 30-40 minutes i think they wound up producing more logs in 8 hours than they preciously did in 10 hours working as hard as they could

That mug never gets tired!

The missed question was "when was this work assigned and why am I only hearing about it now?". Which is followed by "your utter lack of ability to plan and manage your time doesn't make it an emergency for me".

“I knew you were a robot”. - That’s comedy gold. 😂😂😂

Think 💭 about retirement, cause when your gone, your job won’t miss you 😂 Trust Me Live for YOU 🥃🔥🍀

Do a lot of people have coworkers that try to act like supervisors? This is the type of coworker you never want to allow them to have power over others.

lmao that robot line caught me off guard! Sounds like one of the comments that was meant to be using her "inside voice" instead of being stated aloud... Oh well. :b Amusement aside, thanks for the continued funnies! In a way, your videos have helped me feel a bit more confident in standing my ground at work. Lately I've been trying to get more direct with my boss at work, since I got tired of just nodding along with all the extra burdens placed on me. They'd usually say something like "Hey, if you get the chance later, can do do this thing for me?" Before I'd just say _yes, sure, I'll get it done...._ But these days, it's more like "Frankly, I've got too much on my plate right now to budget my time later. I'll get it done immediately and set aside [tasks] until I'm done." Usually puts them in their place to realize "oh wait, I already assigned another bunch of tasks that I actually care about more and maybe treating this person like a random task jockey isn't worth their time."

"That doesnt happen to me" Me: of course it does. If you werent exhausted, you would have been able to finish your work within 8 hours rather than ask me for help.

She went from (can't say what's on the mug) to ROBOT (can't say what's on the mug). That's progress!

Learning in my 30s that being a workshorse doesn’t actually get me anywhere and that me not prioritizing my job over my personal life has not interfered with career growth has been amazing.

Too-da-I’m taking a sick day-loo

I'd add "You vastly overestimate your effectiveness and how your output from extra hours is affected; that is why you are begging for my help at the last minute with your work because you cant get the job done within normal work hours, unlike me."

So spot on, in not only so many ways in this video but also in others. That unmitigated gall of "management" to feel that their employees are to be available 24-hours a day--yet pay them for only 8-hours. If "management" wants 24-hour or 16-hour service, then clearly state that as a condition of employment and pay accordingly.

While I love all of these, it does make a difference what industry one works. While I agree in theory, I worked where there were hard deadlines. They had to pay me overtime in order to meet deadlines. And we needed more help and it rarely came and really messed with my personal time.

If I worked around the clock, you would be guilty of violating Federal Labor laws, even if you only allowed it.

The boss needs to pass a CAPTCHA, just in case...

These videos have helped me see (post exiting the company) that what was wrong with my job situation wasn't me, it was corporate. We had all these scenarios just like on here. They made us feel like we were worthless. I feel a lot better about the situation knowing that I really was a very good employee.

Oooooo you told her and tootaloo'd her ...

I'm sending this to my boss. Wish me luck! 😁

"I knew you were a robot" 🤖

Just love it because there are people who think that way 😊

If your work cannot be completed in an 8-hour workday, that's a you problem. -Manager talking to past coworker (Past coworker was trying to get that 1.5x overtime and trying to throw everyone under the bus by saying that he was working so hard compared to everyone else)

Even robots break down eventually.

These are great! I wish I could tattoo these on my brain. I got taken advantage so much in my work life. You are so smart❤❤❤❤

"That doesn't happen to me" "Yes, it does. Otherwise you wouldn't need to force work on other people, you'd be able to handle it yourself".

Holy guacamole!!!!!! I worked 30 years in Senior Management for a few of the largest companies in the world and this is all spot on!!!!!!!

"If I want to get anything done around here, I guess I just have to do it myself." "Okay then, so you don't need me to pick up your work? I'll continue what I was doing then. Toodaloo."

The funny thing is that the self on the "left" is doing a better job of setting personal and professional boundaries than the self on the "right", who it's assumed represents management.

Good comeback.

"If i want to get anything done around here i guess i just have to do it myself" That's a really good idea! i'll continue with my work then.

Even machines needs a break so they can have scheduled maintenance and repairs. And they will be effective for a longer time. That's why some vintage cars are still used today, and the new ones gets easily busted when no one cares for them.

Aw, you both have matching shirts!

These are just awesome.

"I knew you were a robot." LOL!!

Time for a factory reset on the entire internet.

I love these videos! I wish I had them 30 years ago when ..

Another great video. Thanks

TooDahLoo

Vicious - Superb!

On a lighter note I love her delicate rings, attractive manicure and lovely long fingers! Same goes for Donna Sue!!!! Wonder why? ❤

on the contrary the robot joke was funny, it was very funny😂❤

If the team can't finish the work during working ours, expand the team.

Love it :) Thanks

This when you say I guess you should "just do it yourself".

"I knew you were a robot" was 100% funny and I loved it 😂

Hey Laura, I`m just here to leave a comments that I`m addicted to your "Toodaloo."

Never realized how much bullying is common place at work.

-Depending on where you work, it might also be illegal.-

A Certified Unique Nation Treasure ...

Ms suit jacket gonna burn out?

My last full time job had me on call 24/7 for the last month I was there. I did crisis intake at a rehab center. We were short staffed and they wouldn’t hire anyone to help. We had two crisis workers in an office that needed 5. I went 21 days without a day off. I had a panic attack at work and ended up sobbing uncontrollably in my car. Two days later, I landed in the ER with high blood pressure and chest pain. I was given a choice by my doctor: find a new job or die of a heart attack or stroke sooner than later. I took her advice. I went on a medical leave and after two weeks, I called my boss and quit. It’s amazing how within those two weeks, my blood pressure went from 160/110 to 110/70. Worked only part time jobs for another 4 years before retiring.

I just said Toodaloo! to my boss of the last 8 years. Notably always hounding me for extras, it is a minimum wage job or very close, it would take me 9 more years to buy a half-decent house, and that only if I don't spend a penny and take exactly zero days off. Good riddance!

You know just what I'm in the middle of, which may or may not be able to be put off till later or tomorrow, when you destracted me with this request of yours? "I might as well do it myself..." Brillant idea. Give her a gold star and a seat at the head of the class!

I gave up a 'cushy' career in the corporate field to work privately and sweet baby Jesus, I am so glad I did. I'd happily take a pay cut to be my own boss and not have to worry about dealing with corporateese.

I like how you two wear the same shirt and earings

we need to go to phase 2 of your videos. We need to start showing instead of just repeating the actual effects of these corporate robots, and they either have to become mentally depressed or some other way to show that overworking is not good possibly become physically ill hair turning gray literally have one of your characters who is a robot to have their hair start to turn gray show how stress affects.

I’m lucky on that with my boss. If something had to be done right away at the end of the day, she would state extremely important something came up needs to be done ASAP. Everything else I had to do was extended by the end of the week so I wouldn’t stress out. No matter what my boss would kick us out the office at 5 and not allowed us to touch our laptops during the weekend. As long as we had a valid reason our work didn’t get done she was fine.

another valid approach is 'i have also X to do, which do i prioritize? X or your request, because i wont be able to do both in given time?' 'Yours? Ofcurse. Send me an email with that". Works for me ;) Except for email - my boss on one hand hate sending emails with thing that he said me via phone, but on the other he remembers that he told me to ditch whatever i'm doing to do request. But this works only with that specific boss ;) Clients? Always email.

If I’m only getting paid for 8 hours a day, I’m only working 8 hours a day

Your failure to plan is not my emergency. Toodahloo!

Do these sorts of responses only happen if your higher-ups treat you badly? My boss treats me great so I genuinely feel motivated to go the extra mile for them.

Love it. "toodaloo 'unt"

If she works 24 /7 she obviously has no life outside the office.

My wife is a school teacher who gets paid peanuts but has way too much work to do to keep it bounded in her contracted hours. If all the school teachers, at once, decided not to work before or after their posted times, education in the US would start to crumble very quickly. It just goes to show how many more school teachers we need and the need to pay them a decent wage.

THAT CUP IN EVERY VIDEO =P

I can't believe I only today saw the "C" emblazoned on the mug's handle (and all that it signifies)...

Is there any chance we could get a playlist of all the skits or a compilation video?

Toodaloo means f... you in nice😂

I thought she'd end with, "Beep beep, boop boop 🤖"

"Whatever happened to hard work?" You mean the hard work YOU refuse to do and try to push on to your employees?

The idea that there are people like that, who work around the clock & expect you to always be by your laptop & have your phone on, gives me massive anxiety because then you're always on-call. If I know I signed up for a 8-10 hour work day, I'm ok with that. But if I work with someone who expects me to work with no guidelines of expected work hours, I'm anxious. If I'm failing at my job, I'm anxious, so I would be someone who has trouble turning off the clock so I can relax, bc I'd still be thinking, "Did I do enough today? I shouldn't work on the weekends, but still, did I get enough done to get ahead or catch up with work?"

YOU KNOW WHAT A HARDWORKING EMPLOYEE GETS AS A REWARD??? MORE WORK😢😮

It's Monday, so tell her "See you next Tuesday!"

The owner and founder of a business I worked at died. His daughter took over the business and started making all sorts of changes impacting us the employees and trying to run off anyone she did not hire. She got very upset when she found out that I had a copy of the employees handbook that her father gave all the employees. As I was already retired and had another income I stayed just to aggravate her and inform new employees when she tried to do something illegal.

You are supposed to be loyal the company, but the company doesn't have to be loyal to you

I KNEW YOU WERE A ROBOT!!!! 🤫🫢🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣

Been Toodaloo-ing from the start!

And if 24 hours per day aren't enough we will work through the night as well. 🤣

THE CUP

This attitude will fail, here's why... In all fields, you will find a group of people that genuinely love their jobs. They aren't forced to work harder than everyone else, they want to out of genuine passion for their work. The attitude expressed by the lady in this video, while "technically correct", could never compete even slightly with someone who loves their job.

❤LW🖖

Had a co-worker send me a list of things 3 minutes before I would be going home. I started shutting the computer down 10 minutes before end of day, and not answer the phone because she would call to make sure I got it also. It was intentional on her part to keep me later. Nope 👎

I I wouldn't even address her comments. All I would say is "I'm out at 5PM & there's no time for either" and left it at that.

Have you ever thought about the idea of saying boobaloo instead of todaloo ?

If you work for a company and they occasionally ask you to put in some extra work, but you take a strict position of never working outside of an 8 hour day, that may not be good for your employment. If it happens all the time, then it's abusive and I stand by your right to protest. However, if it's only occasionally and you refuse every time, you may not get a very good raise, you may not receive a bonus (or maybe a small one) and you likely won't be promoted. If that's ok with you, I hope it works out.

Twinsies today!

I work long hours for an hourly rate of pennies on the promise of promotion and pay rises

I used to work with some people who always sent in last minute work requests at 4.30pm and demanded them to be done on the same day. Like whut??? If you felt like it was urgent MAYBE you could send in your request at 2pm and not whine like a bitch when we refuse to do it??

We need to get this done by today. But I already have so much to do It's argent. Ok l will work an extra hour only if i get paid tho. No body wants to work anymore. I wonder why.