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Tag Archives: big business
What that Really Means
Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your Workday Wednesday? I know, exactly. If you are a secretary like me, then you probably spend most of your day lying for your boss and covering up all of the old dear’s delightful … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950's Culture, 1950s business, 1950s glamour, 1950s humor, 50s fun, 50s workplace, advertising, big business, boss, city life, day job, executives, Funny, golf, hooky, office humor, Office life, Office work, Retro, secretaries, swimsuit models, Vintage, vintage glamour, work life, work place, workday wednesday
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Barbara Jean, Take a Letter
Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, another Workday Wednesday is upon us, and let me tell you, I’ve had better. Or, let me tell you about it and I’ll feel better…. Anyhoo, I went in to work as per usual, … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1950s business, 1950s fun, Alter Ego, Americana, big business, Blogs, Careers, Characters, city life, collaboration, creative writing, Creativity, daily blog, Dating, day job, diary, Etiquette, Fiction, Fictional Characters, flash fiction, Historical, historical fiction, Humor, journal, letters, long read, Nostalgia, Office life, Office work, Pop Culture, postaday, Retro, Uncategorized, Vintage, workday
Tagged 1950's, 1950's Culture, 1950s, 1950s business, 1950s humor, 50s fun, 50s workplace, big business, day job, diary, dictation, Funny, Humor, letters, Nostalgia, office humor, Office life, Office work, Retro, secretaries, shorthand, stenographer, Vintage, work life, workday wednesday
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Boss Says I am a Gem of an Employee
Hi there, guys and dolls! What a day I’ve had. You know, not all Workday Wednesdays are the same. This one certainly had its highs and lows. Settle in for my bumpy ride! All was fine and good when I … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950's, 1950's Ads, 1950's Culture, 1950s, 1950s ads, 1950s business, 1950s glamour, 1950s humor, 50s fun, big business, city life, day job, Funny, jewelry, journal, Nostalgia, office humor, Office life, Office work, raise, Vintage, vintage jewelry, work life, workday wednesday
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Entering into the Modern Age
Hi there, guys and dolls! Momentous Workday Wednesday! Behold the wonders of modern science – they have installed the future in our office. And it only took up one floor! I must say it was very exciting. The last few … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1950s business, 1950s fun, 1950s glamour, Alter Ego, Americana, big business, blogaday, Blogs, city life, creative writing, Creativity, daily blog, Dating, diary, Fiction, flash fiction, Historical, historical fiction, Humor, journal, Nostalgia, Office life, Office work, Pop Culture, postaday, Retro, Romance, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged 1950's, 1950's Culture, 1950s, 1950s business, 1950s humor, 50s dating, 50s fun, 50s workplace, big business, blogaday, computers, Humor, Nostalgia, office humor, Office life, Office work, old computers, Retro, romance, valentines day, Vintage, workday wednesday
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Do Not Push His Buttons
Hi there, guys and dolls! Welcome to the ups and downs of Workday Wednesday. Let me introduce you to a man who surely knows how to ride ’em. Heck, he even runs them. Just don’t push his buttons…. yep, you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1950s business, 1950s fun, Alter Ego, Americana, big business, blogaday, city life, creative writing, Creativity, daily blog, day job, diary, entertainment, Fiction, flash fiction, flirting, Historical, historical fiction, Humor, Nostalgia, Office life, Office work, Pop Culture, postaday, Retro, Vintage
Tagged 1950's, 1950's Culture, 1950s, 1950s business, 1950s etiquitte, 1950s humor, 50's business, 50s workplace, big business, career, career girls, city life, day job, dear diary, diary, elevator operator, flirting, Funny, Humor, office humor, Office life, Office work, secretarial pool, secretaries, work life, workday wednesday
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Best Workday Wednesday Ever
Hi there, guys and dolls! Did you miss me? Gee, thanks. I missed you, too. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about (that is, the ones that follow my daily diary), I was AWOL for … Continue reading
Posted in 1950's, 1950s business, 1950s fun, 1950s glamour, Alter Ego, Americana, Beauty, big business, blogaday, Business Lunch, Careers, Characters, city life, cocktail culture, cocktails, creative writing, Creativity, daily blog, day job, diary, Drinks, entertainment, Fiction, Fictional Characters, flash fiction, Historical, historical fiction, Humor, journal, Nostalgia, Office life, Office work, Pop Culture, postaday, Retro, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged 1950's, 1950's Culture, 1950's Fashion, 1950s, 1950s business, 1950s glamour, 1950s humor, 50's fun, 50s fun, 50s workplace, big business, blogaday, busines, Business Lunch, daily blog, day job, dear diary, department store, flu bug, Funny, Humor, journal, Nostalgia, office humor, Office life, Office work, Retro, Shopping, Vintage, vintage fashion, vintage glamour, work life, workday wednesday
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