We gathered around the conference table, our eyes fixed on the clock as the hands crept closer to 12:15.
The discussion began with a heated debate over who ate the last of the donuts, but was quickly derailed when someone mentioned the looming specter of performance reviews.
A heated argument ensued, with some arguing that productivity is the key to happiness, while others claimed the only thing that brings them joy is a 5-minute walk outside.
We decided to table the discussion and move on to more pressing matters, like who ate the last of the donuts.
The meeting adjourned at 12:10, but not before one of our brave colleagues volunteered for a solo meeting with the coffee machine.
Read about the coffee machine confessions
«Meeting attendees: 1
«Duration: 45 minutes (plus 5 minutes of coffee contemplation)
«Purpose: To discuss, debate, and possibly cry in a corner