It doesn’t matter where you work in Lubbock; the same cast of characters can be found in every business. You may think your coworkers are unique, but…we’ve all pretty much got the same bunch, just different flavors.
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Photo by Compagnons on Unsplashwoman in pink shirt sitting in front of black laptop computerThe Breakfast Dealer
Photo by Isaac Quesada on Unsplashround doughnuts with sprinkles
Every morning, this person shows up with a sack of burritos or a box of donuts from that yummy spot down the street. They are basically everyone’s unofficial breakfast delivery service. Get in good with this guy, and you’ll have the hook-up on kolaches.
The Space Heater Criminal
Photo by Donald Teel on UnsplashClose up of the control panel on a space heater.
It’s over 100 degrees outside, and for some reason, they still have a space heater under their desk from winter, AND they are wearing a hoodie and two pairs of socks. They are always freezing, and they say, “Gosh, it’s cold in here!” every time they pass you at the water cooler.
The Local Celebrity
Photo by Alicia Steels on Unsplashcrow of people
This person knows everybody in town and can barely make a quick lunch run without stopping to chat with 2 or 3 people. They are super popular at work, in their personal life, and everywhere in between.
The Snack Fairy
Photo by Maksim Shutov on Unsplashcooked beans
They keep the breakroom stocked with candy and leftover birthday cake. Next to the breakfast dealer, they are everyone’s favorite coworker.
The One Who Never Takes A Vacation (And Reminds You About It Every Day)
Photo by Daniel Thomas on Unsplashperson using black and silver laptop computer
This person refuses to take a day off work and then wears that fact around like a badge of honor. They are obnoxious, and EVERYONE desperately wants them to take a long, long, long vacation. Like. Now.
But…they can’t… they’ve got too much paperwork to do, and…
The Facebook Reporter
Photo by Ingmar on UnsplashA close up of an iPhone on a white surface
You haven’t even had your morning coffee, and they are already spilling the tea on someone’s midnight Facebook post meltdown. This person will keep you informed, whether you want to be or not.
The One Who Has Been There Forever
Photo by Tim Doerfler on Unsplashman sitting on beach wearing white, purple, and black sport shirt
This employee is a relic from the past. They are always talking about the “good old days, back before we (insert something frustrating the company did without consulting them).”
The Energy Drink Guzzler
Photo by thom masat on Unsplashblack soda can
They are wide awake and ready to tap their pen enough to drive you totally insane.
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The Office Parent
Photo by Franck V. on Unsplashrectangular white case on gray surface
This person always has ibuprofen, Tums, stain remover, a phone charger, and, I’m willing to bet, jumper cables when you need them.
The Loud Talker
Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplashboy singing on microphone with pop filter
You can hear them on a phone call all the way down the hall with their door closed. You get used to it. When they aren’t at work, it’s just too quiet.
The Loud Walker
Photo by mostafa mahmoudi on Unsplashblack leather boot on white surface
This person is usually a woman in heels. You can hear her coming long before she gets to you, stomping those thangs the whole way there.
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You’ve definitely met at least one of these folks if you’ve worked in Lubbock for any amount of time. Who am I missing? Tell me in the comments below this article, and then keep scrolling for more Lubbock fun in the galleries below…
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