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The Official Guide to Looking Busy at Work

Mastering the Art of Appearing Productive Without Breaking a Sweat

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The Official Guide to Looking Busy at Work

By: K. Connors
Narrated by: Jamie Griffeth
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The Official Guide to Looking Busy at Work: Mastering the Art of Appearing Productive Without Breaking a Sweat

Welcome to the ultimate survival guide for the modern workplace - where productivity isn’t always about what you do, but how busy you look doing it. This book isn’t just a witty commentary on office culture; it’s a step-by-step guide to mastering the fine art of appearing productive without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re dodging pointless meetings, perfecting the fake phone call, or crafting the world’s vaguest email, this guide has you covered.

Packed with practical tips, laugh-out-loud observations, and painfully relatable scenarios, The Official Guide to Looking Busy at Work dives deep into the rituals of corporate theater. Learn the secrets behind strategic loitering, the keyboard symphony, document shuffling, and even remote work optics - all designed to keep you looking indispensable while expending minimal effort.

But this isn’t just about faking it; it’s about surviving a system built on perception, where the busiest-looking person often wins the day. So, grab your coffee mug, furrow your brow thoughtfully, and prepare to become an office legend. Because in the grand game of workplace optics, it’s not about working harder - it’s about looking smarter.

©2025 K. Connors (P)2025 K. Connors
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No self-help drivel or hustle culture here—just straight-up observational comedy wrapped in pretend productivity tips. Griffeth nails the narration, and the pacing makes it easy to binge in one workday. I already feel like a more efficient faker!

Finally, a Career Book I’ll Actually Finish

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Move over life coaches, K. Connors has figured out the real secret to success: appear busy. And this audiobook makes that lesson an absolute riot. Every chapter had me giggling and jotting down “tips” with zero shame.

The Funniest Productivity Book Ever

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This is hands down the best thing to play in the background while “updating documentation.” Funny, light-hearted, and spot-on. It’s like having a comedian in your cubicle.

My Favorite “Work” Listen

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This is the handbook I didn’t know I was already subconsciously living by. Connors perfectly captures modern workplace absurdities, offering a humorous look at how perception often outweighs performance. Griffeth’s narration keeps the energy up throughout. This should be required listening before starting any corporate job.

Your New Workplace Bible

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This is corporate therapy disguised as humor. K. Connors has given voice to everything we whisper at happy hour or DM during all-hands meetings. A refreshing and hilarious listen.

So Clever, So Cathartic

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This is the audiobook every overworked, underappreciated employee needs. Not only did it entertain, but it gave me new confidence to lean into my “busy” look without guilt. Satirical genius.

An Office Cult Classic in the Making

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Master the art of the mid-day hallway stroll and purposeful brow-furrowing! I’ve been in corporate 12 years, and this book still taught me new tricks. Funny, clever, and eerily accurate.

Corporate Ninjas, This Is Your Manual

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I listened to this while working from home and laughed out loud so often that my coworkers thought I was on a very cheerful Zoom call. If your job is 80% optics, this audiobook will make you feel like a magician of modern labor.

So Good I Might Actually Look Busy Reading It

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The writing is sharp, the narration is stellar, and the content is shockingly useful. I've already used two “productivity theater” tricks this week. Consider this your daily recommended dose of office mischief.

Corporate Comedy Gold

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I needed something different from the usual grind-and-hustle books, and this hit the spot. It’s humorous, occasionally dark, and totally spot-on. Perfect for decompressing after a long day.

Your Work-Life Satire Fix

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