Chief among the amazing perks that tech companies offer their employees are crazy offices.
From slides to ballpits, meditation rooms to absurdly themed meeting rooms, many startups have offices that look like something out of Roald Dahl's imagination.
But you have to wonder — how suitable are these zany workspaces when it actually comes down to business? Are hammocks really the best place for resolving a HR dispute? Do you want to be surrounded by video game murals when going through a painful restructuring?
A series of tweets by Chappell Ellison, a New York-based writer and designer, on Thursday night perfectly captured the absurdity of many modern offices.
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/707986577805479936
"John, as you know, things have been tough."
"Are you firing me?"
"It's just—"
JOHN slams hand on Pacman table. pic.twitter.com/e03Jhl2gRh
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/707987291906641920
"We've been hacked. They found a loop hole."
"It's not possible."
"Gather the team. Let's meet in the Mario room."pic.twitter.com/K8Fi8Zpuee
https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/707987702877175809
"The IPO, John. It's...it's failing."
"I don't understand. How?"
"I've called an executive meeting. Ball pit rm #3"pic.twitter.com/VLjZz6WH0o
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