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…Because, Personally, I Prefer “Failing at Life.”

Man: So how do you feel now you that you've been fired?
Woman: “Laid off.”
Man: Yeah, whatever you want to call it.

–Starbucks

  • Posted on October 8, 2010
  • Jobs & Careers, Men, Starbucks, Women, Words
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