Culture & values

“Work hard, play hard”

The play is scheduled by the employer, attendance is optional but observed, and the hard part is not optional at all.

How it gets used

The phrase of the mandatory social event that follows an unusually long quarter. Morale management priced at the cost of a table.

Three ways to answer “Work hard, play hard”

Brutally Honest Translation

Please spend your evening with colleagues instead of the people you actually like.

Supreme Court Polite

We value both dedication and structured opportunities for the team to connect socially.

Passive-Aggressive Retaliation

I'll play hard somewhere I can choose. Delighted the team is getting together, though!

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