David Mitchell and Robert Webb sum up work experience in the media

“I just wanted to say, thanks so much for giving me this opportunity.” “No problemo, we all got a leg up somewhere along the line…so you’ll basically be dividing your time between helping out the program development team, and digging …

Jobless? Here’s what you’re missing: office romance

You’re not missing much. Here’s a cringeworthy example of the kinds of bungled attempts at romance you see as one of The Employed…

Jobless? Here’s what you’re missing: meaningless titles

“I’m team leader”. A classic argument between Tim and Gareth in The Office over whether or not titles like this – often with tedious extra responsibilities yet no pay rise or perks – actually mean anything. (Spoiler: no. No they don’t. “It’s a title someone’s given you to get you to do something they don’t want to do – for free.”)

Jobless? Here’s what you’re missing: sadistic bosses

The thing about a boss is: they’re the boss of you. They can tell you where to be and when, what to do and how. In many organisations they can even influence personal decisions like what you wear or how …

Jobless? Here’s what you’re missing: Office tools

When you’re unemployed, it’s easy to romanticise working life. You picture yourself walking into an office with a takeaway coffee cup, high-fiving colleagues, and in the daydream you’re always sexier and unaccountably tanned. Now I have a job (albeit one …