stumbling to understand the intricacies of staff management. He's got a soul of gold, but sometimes his methods are a little...unique. You realize he means well, even when he's harshly reprimanding someone.

Maybe his most valuable skill is hearing empathetically.

• share some feelings
• assist you through a challenging problem in the most {unexpected|adorable| ways.
• Maybe he'd even sing you a song.

Scrambling the Corporate Ladder Shrek Style {

Listen up, you swamp-dwelling dreamers! You wanna grab that corner office? Smash through those glass walls? Well, it ain't gonna happen with pleasantry. You gotta be reckless, like our green friend Shrek himself. Forget the suit, rock that ogre charm and strut right into the boss's territory. Don't hesitate from a little chaos. After all, sometimes the biggest 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.
• Above all else: Always wear that ogre grin. It's your secret weapon.

Swamp Life vs. Office Blues: A Shrek Dilemma

So, you're stuck in a rut! Another soul-crushing day at the water cooler, and all you crave is a good ol' fashioned escape to someplace charming. But which way to go? Do you embrace the bliss of swamp life, or do you tackle those stacks of paperwork in the name of the dream job? It's a tough dilemma, like something straight outta that iconic ogre movie.

Locked In a Full Time Job = Donkey Express Delivery

You clock at at {thethethe soul-crushing buzz and spend the next {eight|ten hours pushing paper. It's a battle swamp royale, day in and day up. Your boss, he's atotal control freak 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 scrape by? Your life outside of work is a blur. You're another drop in the bucket. Don't get me wrong, some jobs are enjoyable. But for most of us stuck in this rat race, it feels like we're just {delivering packageslike donkeys.

Sarah's Work-Life Balance is Better Than Mine

Seriously, they're just so organized. I mean, she appears to be so relaxed about everything. Me? I'm over here trying to keep my head above water. It's not that I don't put in the work, it's just that I have a million things going on at once. Maybe I need to get some tips from Fiona.

• It's high time I try meditation
• Am I even capable of getting more sleep

This Monday Is 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 grumpy goblins who just want to see us suffer. I mean, come on, the only reason people say “Mondays are a fresh start” is so they can sell you more coffee and cheery posters.

• I wouldn't survive without my morningritual.
• But even that can’t always fix the Monday blues. Many times, you just have to embrace the suck.
• One can only hope.