Episode 19: Per My Last Email: Workplace Icks, Corporate Speak & Unwritten Rules

What gives you the workplace ick? In this episode of Not a Lonely Coffee Break, Maddie and Meaghan are talking about the little things at work that make you cringe and what those reactions might actually tell us about communication, expectations, and boundaries in the workplace. We break down the difference between a true boundary, a workplace expectation, and something that simply gives you the ick. From context-free Teams messages and surprise calendar invites to meetings that should have been emails, corporate jargon, unexpected phone calls, and the unwritten rules nobody bothered to put in the employee handbook, we’re asking: Are these actually workplace problems, or are we expecting everyone else to know the rules we've created in our own heads? We also put some classic corporate phrases through the translation machine. What does “circle back” really mean? Is a “gentle reminder” ever actually gentle? And if someone writes “per my last email,” how much trouble are you in? Plus, we get into direct communication, flexible schedules, meeting etiquette, workplace “families,” and why sometimes giving people a little more context could save everyone a whole lot of unnecessary anxiety. ☕ Coffee Breakers: What’s YOUR biggest workplace ick? What corporate phrase drives you up the wall? And what unwritten workplace rule did you have to learn the hard way? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear it! #podcast #lgtbq #queer #coffee #WorkplaceBoundaries #WorkplaceCulture #Burnout #QueerAtWork #WorkplaceWellness #NotALonelyCoffeeBreak 🧡 Let’s keep building this queer coffee break community, one cup at a time. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube 💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community! Join the Not A Lonely Coffee Break community and follow us on social media linktr.ee/notalonelycoffeebreak Inquiries for sponsorship or guest spots can be emailed to notalonelycoffeebreak@gmail.com