The World's Most Demanding Coworker

Working from home has its perks, but it also comes with the world’s most persistent coworker. Marcus set up at the kitchen island this morning with every intention of getting through his emails before his first meeting.

The World’s Most Demanding Coworker

shows how that went.

Biscuit has developed a sixth sense for when someone is trying to be productive. The moment a laptop opens, he materializes with his “I require immediate attention” face.

The paw of productivity prevention

The paw-on-keyboard move is his signature technique – impossible to ignore and surprisingly effective.

Of course, resistance is futile when you’re dealing with a golden retriever who has mastered the art of looking pathetic while simultaneously being adorable.

The negotiation phase

Marcus lasted approximately four minutes before surrendering to the belly rub demands.

Biscuit wins. Biscuit always wins.

The emails can wait. Priorities are priorities.

Elena observed this entire negotiation while making her coffee, trying not to laugh too loudly. She’s learned that documenting these daily defeats is almost as entertaining as watching them unfold. Tomorrow Marcus will try the dining room table. Biscuit is already planning his counterstrike.