Then the first morning back arrives, and the alarm erupts like a volcano you had forgotten was still active. The short version, where someone says: “Hope everyone had a good break. Here is what we need to do.”Or the long version, where everyone is asked to share their holiday highlights. The worst is when someone says “long story short” only to make a short story long. Work-you runs on systems, deadlines and the mysterious ability to look busy while rebooting your computer for the 10th time.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 10, 2026 20:36 UTC