Workplace Novels & Stories

Liam Harper knew exactly how it was. One day you’re working your dream job at an awesome company that treats you like a person, not a machine. You have everything you could ever want — a healthy salary, a cool apartment, and a platinum gym membership. Then, in one crushing swoop, the company goes into administration and you’re left out on your ear looking for work.

a familiar voice asks. The last person I expected to see fills the doorframe. “A little. I’m much obliged to offer my reading services, though.” God, why am I so weirdly formal sometimes. “Great, great. I try to make the work here enjoyable, so just give me any necessary feedback.” Can you try not to fuck anyone in the office? Thank you. “Okay. Thank you so much.” I scurry out to get my parking validated. As I’m exiting, he blurts, “If you haven’t already, you’ll find your place here. Just disregard the rumors and competitiveness of the workplace. You’ll do fine.”

One could clearly see their reflection not only in the transparent glasses but also on the tiled floors. My jaw dropped to the floor watching my new workspace. The workplace has got its resting and relaxing area that offered this big comfy couch and a large eighty two-inch plasma TV. I can't wait to sleep on that couch and binge on my favourite series. ‘You are here for work Tina' Don't forget your top priorities.’ I tried to reason with myself. Of course, I remember. “Woah you got ‘this’ room inside the office?” Steffanie laughed at my reaction.

Although it is a really small book with just a page, I couldn't help but be curious about the content in it. I opened it curiosity. Rule 1 //. NO LATENESS Rule 2//. Dress properly, it is an office, not a night club Rule 3//. No chitchats while at work. Rule 4//. No close relationship with your boss. Rule 5//. Learn to mind your business. Rule 6//. Anyone with bad/nonchalant attitude will be dismissed immediately. Rule 7//. No close relationship with your boss (Warning)

Marcov's people are very workaholics. The elevator stopped on the floor of Marcov's office. When it opened I went out. "Office of the CEO and President." I read the writing on the door so I'm sure this is his office. His staff on this floor just stared at me as I walked into Marcov's office. Since his office was made of glass, I saw how other people whispered. What am I expecting? Everywhere, there are probably people like them who can't stop gossiping about other people, especially when there's a new face to the workplace where they work.

There was an alternative meaning behind his every word. “It’s not like I have an option,” She inhales and exhales, trying to look nonchalant and faced him, their face inches away. “It’s true,” He nodded. She waited held his gaze. “Your workplace would be at my company, for the whole duration of our contract,” He stated and she could feel his breath on her face, the amber scent brushing against hers. “That’s given,” She sassed. “You are not allowed to work for anybody during that period, including Reed Enterprise,”

“What? What do you mean?” She cocked her head to the side. “You look flushed. Was he hard on you?” Brandon nearly cursed but restrained himself. Becky and all the other coworkers weren’t golden. Just like in every other workplace, tell them your secret, and it will be up and filling as the headline within the company. They were selfish and didn’t give two fucks about you. That is the standard of every organization. So, the best thing to do is keep your mouth shut and fight through it alone.

“You say that to me every day.” “Why did you come here? I thought you were busy.” “I don’t stay a minute past 6PM at work, in case you don't know. And this is 6:40PM, which means I left work forty minutes ago, and have been waiting in the premises for you for the last twenty minutes.” “I had so much to do.” “You don’t always have to overwork. There’s an office at home where you can use comfortably if you need to work. It’s stressful and demanding if you overwork here when everyone might have gone home.”

She ran to Sigrid's room for help. Women would have more ideas. Sigrid gave Tianna a lot of suggestions and told her about the company. "There is no need to hide your relationship, but don't overstep the boundaries." Sigrid looked at Tianna who seemed to understand. She continued, "The workplace is different from school. Don't be too high-profile, and don't let yourself be bullied, do you understand?" "Okay..." Tianna nodded. She understood what Sigrid had said. The next day, Tianna set off to work with Kevin. Kevin's eyes lit up as soon as he saw her.

As soon as she stood in front of his desk, he spoke to her in the same stern tone as before. "In the future, you should leave any non-work-related conversation out of the office. We pay you to work, not to talk. Am I clear, Miss Grace?" Mia was speechless for a moment until he raised his head, looked into her eyes and raised an eyebrow. The employee shook her head to get out of that trance and, at once, realised the reality about her new boss: he was handsome than she thought.