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Re:Workin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' Films

seely — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:25:31 GMT

Good catch! I *swear* it showed up with the right one, but alas. The one I was thinking was this one.

Risselada:

seely:

Employee of the Month

This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out.

Are you sure you linked the correct "Employee of the Month" here? Because I don't remember anything like that in this movie. And also, the movie was terrible!!!

Re:Workin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' Films

mercurial — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:14:40 GMT

Secretary

Type 80 wpm: Check. Knowledge of Excel: Check. BDSM: Check.

American Psycho

A number of great scenes about corporate businessmen ennui in the 80's.

Clockwatchers

Great indie flick about temp. secretaries. Even better cast.

Fight Club

Had to mention it.

Joe Vs. The Volcano

Tom Hanks on the verge of a seizure from the florescent lights. Love it.

Re:Workin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' Films

Risselada — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:44:49 GMT

seely:

Employee of the Month

This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out.

Are you sure you linked the correct "Employee of the Month" here? Because I don't remember anything like that in this movie. And also, the movie was terrible!!!

Workin' for the Weekend: Top 5 'Working' Films

seely — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:13 GMT

I was thinking this weekend about how many films I've seen relating to the everyday working experience that I've absolutely loved. There's a ton out there--probably because so many people are a bit disollusioned and lost in their careers. What are your Top 5?

I'll start it off with mine:

Office Space

Anyone who's ever worked in IT or a related field knows the pain of Peter Gibbons all too well. Overworked, underappreciated and just a nameless face in a cubicle. Bonus: I am often compared to Michael Bolton.

Clerks

I think everyone has friends like Dante and Randall. They didn't really go anywhere after highschool and are still working at the same pizza/video/convenience store, in the same town. They are a bit neurotic, but always fun.

Waiting

I've never worked in the restaurant industry, but my many friends who have assure me that this film is nearly a documentary.

Employee of the Month

This is 'Waiting' for anyone who's worked in retail. After working at Hobby Lobby in the warehouse for a few years, I have a deep, deep appreciation for this film. Bonus: we constructed an 'employee lounge' on top of the pallet rack out of boxed Christmas trees just like in the film, years before it came out.

Garden State

Great film about the post-college career disollusionment (quarter-life crisis).