Is there an adorable pet stealing your thunder at the office?
You’re not alone: Office pets are on the rise –
A 2010 study done by researchers at Central Michigan University showed having an office dog increases trust and teamwork amongst coworkers.
Having a work pet can boost company morale – nothing bonds coworkers together like kvetching about dog poop under their desks! But how are you supposed to get your boss’ attention when there’s a furry ball of love hogging the spotlight? Here’s how to know if the office bitch is upstaging you.
- In the past month, your company’s social media strategist has retweeted exactly 97 photos of Fluffy and only one of you … holding Fluffy.
- No one talks about “family values” when the office dog gets knocked up.
- Your work birthday party gets postponed because someone is in labour and “it would be rude to make her share her special day with someone else.”
- The dog gets taken outside for a walk every time she interrupts someone’s presentation. You get a lecture about being supportive.
- Her office is bigger than yours.
- She has her own parking spot. You have to park three blocks away.
- There are three dog beds, six water bowls and nine chew toys at the office but you share one hole punch with 47 coworkers.
- She gets organic, artisan dog treats at morning meetings. You get stale bagels with cream cheese that may or may not be past their “best before” date.
- This year’s corporate retreat is being held at a dog park … and you’re not invited.
- Her singing is accompanied by a pianist on a baby grand piano.
- She’s a labradoodle. Enough said.
