Humour
April 16, 2018

Your nonprofit colleagues as F.R.I.E.N.D.S characters

If your colleagues were 'Friends' characters from the popular 90s sitcom, they'd best be described as...
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1. Ross Geller | The consultant who:

a) Comes with their own corporate speak

 

b) Might be stuck on a solution they are convinced will work

 

c) Is still learning about where they are and what that means

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2. Monica Geller | The events manager who:

a) Is a little harsh with feedback

b) Tries their best to schedule fun 

c) Has a signature dance move prepared for the office party

3. Joey Tribbiani |  The intern who:

a) Has lied on their resume and is now making up for it

b) Spends most of their time like this

c) Makes a lot of sense when you least expect it

4) Rachel Green | The millennial on your team who:

a)  Is at their first “job thing”

b) Has a tendency for drama

c) Needs an introduction to what’s happening 

5. Chandler Bing | The person sitting next to you who:

a) Helps you start your day right

b) Is honest about what they can do 

c) You don’t want to introduce in public

6. Phoebe Buffet | The fundraiser who:

a) Does not have time for you

b) Is direct about what they want

c) Never holds back

 

*This gifs in this article were updated on January 7th, 2020.

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