Yahoo Resignation Letter Generator

If you happen to work at Yahoo right now, the whole Microsoft buy-out thing has probably been quite stressful lately. Apparently a handful of execs recently hit the road, and that’s usually a pretty bad sign, so chances are the thought of quitting has crossed your mind at least once.

Well if the only thing holding you back is writing that dreaded resignation letter, Mathew Honan, a contributing editor over at Wired, has taken most of the pain out of it for you by creating a simple, easy to use, Resignation Letter Generator.

Following a Mad-Libs format, you can create your own custom letter in under 1 minute.

Here are a few examples from the generator:

It is with great

that I ask you to accept this letter as my official resignation from Yahoo!

My last day here will be

As you know, for some time now I have been desiring

and thus I feel the time has finally arrived for me to

Posted on July 2, 2008 in Office Culture
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Eclipse Office Partitioning System

The Eclipse Office Partioning System is considered the future of cubicle workspaces by some.

Not only does it roll around and look like a mini-spaceship (sort of..if you squint your eyes), but it comes with all sorts of high tech stuff. For example, the top shade can be projected onto, meaning the operator of the system can visually project themselves into any environment they please…like a intergalatic space battle. The Eclipse also comes with video cameras, integrated speakers, and embedded lights.

Sadly, the Eclipse Office Partitioning System by Marcus ward Curran is a mere concept at the moment, so for now you’ll just have to throw a blanked over your cubicle and pretend your in one.

via Yanko Design

Posted on July 1, 2008 in Office Furniture
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Connect with nature at work.

Summer is officially upon us, and if you are lucky enough to work by a window, then you have probably started fantasizing about running out of the office and rolling around in the grass…Ok that’s probably just me, but it I’m sure most will agree that it has become harder to focus now that the days are brighter and the weather is perfect for…well anything besides sitting at work. While you probably can’t get out of your job duties, you could at least bring nature closer to you with the Sensory Lamp by Sara Rossbach.

The Sensory Lamp is meant to enhance creativity and productivity by creating a closer relationship between our work environment and nature.  The lamp has lights that mimic the natural day cycle, slowly changing in color and intensity throughout the day.

The smell of the grass, along with the act of nurturing the grass acts as a sort of therapy and increases work productivity and happiness.

Posted on June 30, 2008 in Office Furniture, Office Gadgets
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Anger Release Machine

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The snack vending machine has long been a favorite hang out for office workers.  Often containing choice delectables like mini-donuts, fruit snacks, chocolate candies, and a variety of potato chips, the vending machine can usually offer a treat to fit any mood.  However, there come days when a Hershey bar just won’t do, those days where everything seems to be going wrong, and you just want to go break something.

The solution to this problem comes in the form of the Passive Aggressive Anger Release Machine, an interactive sculpture by Yarisal and Kublitz.   Simply insert a coin into the Anger Release Machine, and feel your anger fade away as a piece of China slowly moves forward until it is released and falls to the bottom of the machine and shatters.

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Posted on June 27, 2008 in Office Furniture
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Right Side Up Water Dispenser.

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Have you ever tried replacing the water tank on a typical office water dispenser?  If yes, then you know how absurdly hard it is to get the water tank into the dispenser cabinet without fumbling and spilling a gallon of water all over yourself.  Well luckily someone finally got fed up and did offices around the world a favor by making the Right Side Up Water Dispenser

Posted on June 26, 2008 in Office Furniture
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