The infamous punched envelope! ๐๐ This envelope, full of holes like Swiss cheese, was the highlight of my office days. ๐ง
During my career in banking, these envelopes were the secret ingredient for the best office pranks in finance. They brightened up the dullest workdays.
Here are my top pranks in Finance with the punched envelope:
๐ฌ Sending old mouse pads with misleading notes from โsenior management.โ Of course, they mentioned a fake competition win. The confused looks on my colleaguesโ faces were priceless! ๐
๐ Hiding hole punch confetti between folded papers. The recipient would open it and find themselves in an instant confetti party. There was a bit of unexpected joy in the workday.
๐ฎ Sending documents that looked like they had been on a journey for several months. The mix of confusion and laughter that followed was unforgettable.
These little pranks brought so much laughter to the office. Sometimes, I wonder if the legendary punched envelope is still around. Is it gathering dust somewhere, waiting to be used for mischief again? ๐ค
If you still work in places that use these envelopes, Iโd love to know if theyโre still used for office pranks. Are there any new creative uses?
Please share your stories, and letโs reminisce! Do you have any memorable office pranks in finance involving the punched envelope? Or perhaps a unique use that brought unexpected joy to your workday?
But honestly, otherwise, I donโt miss much. Iโve gained so much more as a Swiss independent wealth manager. The multi-banking and variety of the Open Architecture platform compared to traditional banks are priceless. It allows me to support our relationship managers in managing their clients and offer top-notch services suited to their needs. However, the memories of those office pranks, especially with the punched envelope, will always hold a special place in my heart.
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