It’s that time of year when work is winding down, there’s a crisp chill in the air, and all you want to do is race home to watch Christmas movies in front of the fire.

From Home Alone to the Grinch, we asked ourselves– how would the characters in these festive flicks fare in the workplace? Turns out, pretty badly.

For a light-hearted chuckle in the office, here is the funniest bad career advice from your favourite Christmas movie characters.

 

Giving feedback to your colleague’s project proposal

 

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Paying a company invoice

 

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When your colleague calls in sick after you saw them slamming tequila shots at the local the evening before

 

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When your work crush asks if you’re going to the Christmas party

 

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When the 3pm slump comes around, and you’re honest with your boss

 

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Talking to your boss after a lacklustre work meeting

 

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Pressuring your interviewer to tell you if you got the job or not

 

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When your manager says they need to talk to you but won’t tell you what it’s about

 

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Commenting on your colleague’s Christmas party outfit

 

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If you’re keen for a new job to coincide with the new year, check out our current vacancies or give us a call on 0141 212 5130 and we’ll find a role that’s right for you.