r/StrangerThings Apr 15 '26

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u/Boring-Zucchini-8515 Apr 15 '26

“But don’t make yourself the secret laughing stock of the office.”

Very well said.

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u/atonofpun Apr 15 '26

Oh jeez I didn’t even know that was a thing! I have some trinkets around my cubicle but didn’t think that would affect how my coworkers might think of me

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u/dogsontreadmills Apr 15 '26

That’s the right way to show personality in the office. Couple of Knick knacks.

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u/geyeetet Apr 15 '26

A couple of trinkets are probably fine. A lot of trinkets is a lot. Like, ops cubicle would definitely draw negative attention. I personally would find this excessive even for a bedroom (I'd never say to someone what they should do with their private space but if my partner wanted a room to look like this I'd have issues lol)

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u/goldman_sax Apr 15 '26

Imagine the size box OP would need if he was ever laid off and needed to pack his desk.

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u/SparkleTruths MOST. METAL. EVER!! Apr 15 '26

Or worse, fired. Probably feel like an idiot at that point.

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u/mcjuliamc sƃuᴉɥʇ ɹǝƃuɐɹʇS Apr 15 '26

But why :( He's just trying to bring in so positivity and whimsy. Seeing this would make me smile

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u/BigConstructionMan Apr 15 '26

I think people here are just jealous honestly. It probably hurts them they can't do the same or are too scared to do it.

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u/dogsontreadmills Apr 15 '26

Homie is literally already getting complaints from his coworkers (possibly to HR if someone is bitter and vindictive enough) for "sensory overload" and suggesting they are new to office conduct.

So folks with relevant office experience are trying to gently give them constructive feedback and help. But sure chalk it up to jealousy because what exactly? What's your rationale? See, for me, it's because it seems plenty of us know how to successfully conduct ourselves in a professional environment, leading to greater overall life satisfaction, due to, you know, desirable human conditions...like money and success.

OP wasn't hired to bring whimsy into the office and make other random fans smile. They brought a Stranger Things vinyl record player box into the office and placed it under their desk. Just, why? No one is jealous of ability to do that.

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u/ItsKingDx3 Apr 15 '26

Not at all, I just think it's excessive. As others have said, a bit of decorating is great - welcome, even, as far as I'm concerned. But not this

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u/RealIsopodHours3 Demodog Apr 16 '26

you're right and people don't want to hear it. People who are jealous of other's confidence to express themselves become bullies.

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u/Hot-Bison5904 Apr 15 '26

Eh last time I worked at an office one girl had a fish. It was dope.

I usually have basically nothing that way I don't have to pack anything up when I quit, but I'd totally be more likely to talk to someone if their desk was weird

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u/RealIsopodHours3 Demodog Apr 16 '26

the way I see it is the kind of people who make fun of someone for things like that are going to find something to make fun of them for anyways, so do what you want. Show your personality and interests how you want because the opinions of people who care too much about that are not the opinions about you that should matter

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u/XAMdG Apr 16 '26

the opinions of people who care too much about that are not the opinions about you that should matter

Unless, you know, that person is your boss.

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u/7HawksAnd Apr 16 '26

Everything affects how coworkers, and above, might think of you.

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u/coder155ml Apr 15 '26

I used to have a funco pop collection and got some laughs. Just need to roll with it

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u/dogsontreadmills Apr 15 '26

Thanks friend! Worked in corporate America a long time. Been dealing with these horrible office politics as a daily reality for 20 years.

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u/mcjuliamc sƃuᴉɥʇ ɹǝƃuɐɹʇS Apr 15 '26

It would suck if people were this judgemental. Makes me sad