"I will say the one thing I notice a huge change in is that fake positivity vibe. Back in those days, we weren't forced to 'be a team.' We became a team by working along with one another and getting the job done. We found our work buddies and became friends outside of work, sometimes, but again, totally on our own."
"It was a lot more professional than it is today. No tattoos, only women had piercings at work, and you had to dress very professionally. Customer service was a lot more professional as well. I feel sad now. Working in the 80s was far more pleasant than it is now. I had not heard of bullying or sexual harassment back then. We'd smoke at our desk and go to the pub at lunchtime. Most companies had social clubs with events and company discount"
Office life in the 1980s and 1990s featured clear separation between work and home, with employees leaving at 5 p.m., no after-hours email access, and no expected cellphone contact. Team bonds developed organically through working together and optional socializing rather than mandated team-building exercises. Workplace presentation and customer service were more formal, with stricter dress codes and fewer visible piercings or tattoos. Routine social habits included smoking at desks, pub lunches, holiday parties, and company social clubs. Since the 2000s, many workplaces shifted toward constant connectivity, more enforced positivity, casual appearance norms, and fewer traditional company social structures.
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