Takingshortcutsis alwaysbadIntrovertscannot bestrongleadersA perfectresumeguaranteesa jobEmployeesshouldcompete, notcollaborateIf you wantsomethingdone right,do it yourselfOfficeculturematters lessthan salaryOlderworkersresistchangeSeriousprofessionalsshould avoidhumorMore toolsalwaysimproveworkflowsThe bestemployeesnever takebreaksYou shouldseparatepersonalityfrom workentirelyStress isproofyou careLeadersare born,notdevelopedProductivitycan bemeasuredonly byoutputTaking notesmeans youareunpreparedConflict atwork isalwaysnegativeCameras onduringmeetingsalways improveengagementTeambuildingactivities arepointlessProductivityrequiresconstanthustleSilence inmeetingsmeansagreementEverymeetingneedseveryonepresentAI willreplaceevery jobcompletelyPromotionsalways go tothe mostqualifiedpersonGreatteamsneverdisagreeCompanyloyalty isalwaysrewardedCreativityonlybelongs inartistic jobsManagersshouldhave all theanswersFailure atwork isalwaysbadBeing firstto arriveprovesdedicationPassionalonecreatessuccessRemoteworkersare lessproductiveGoodworkersnever needfeedbackRaisesonly comefrom hardworkExtrovertsmake thebestsalespeopleThe loudestperson isthe bestleaderTraining isonly fornewemployeesYou needa degreefor everygood jobSmartpeople donot needtrainingGoodemployeesnever makemistakesEmployeesshouldavoid officefriendshipsEmployeesshouldnever saynoMultitaskingimprovesefficiencySuccessfulpeople neverprocrastinateMeetingsarealwaysnecessaryWork-lifebalancemeans lessambitionFlexibilitylowersstandardsEveryproblemneedsimmediateactionJobhoppingalwayslooks badGood culturehappensautomaticallyHighperformersneverstrugglementallyGreat ideashappenspontaneouslyMoreexperiencealwaysmeans betterideasYou shouldalways followyour jobdescriptionexactlyYou mustlove yourjob everydayYou mustansweremailsimmediatelyYoungerworkers arebetter withtechnologyYou mustrespond tomessagesafter hoursPerfectionismimprovesqualityManagersshould avoidadmittingmistakesYou muststay loyal toonecompanyforeverDelegatingmeansavoidingworkYou mustclimb thecorporateladderGoodmanagersneverchange theirmindsWork shouldcome beforefamily everytimeYou shouldnevernegotiatesalaryThe hardestworker isalways themostvaluableEmployeesshould avoiddiscussingsalaryYoungermanagersare lesscapableSalary is theonly thingthat mattersin a jobEmail is thebestcommunicationtool foreverythingEvery hobbyshouldbecome aside hustleQuietemployeesare lessvaluablehard workalwaysguaranteespromotionDataalwaysbeatsintuitionBeing busymeansbeingproductiveMotivationmattersmore thansystemsFeedbackshould onlyhappenduringreviewsEmployeesshould alwayskeep personalopinionsprivateEveryonelearns thesame wayWorkingharder isalways betterthan workingsmarterAsking forhelpshowsweaknessEmployeesshould neveroutshinetheir bossOpen officesimprovecollaborationThecustomeris alwaysrightWorkinglonger hoursmeansbetter workYou shouldneverquestionmanagementHigh payalwaysequals jobsatisfactionWorkingweekendsprovescommitmentFast workersare alwaysbetterworkersNetworkingis fake ormanipulativeYou needpermissiontoinnovateEmployeesshouldhideuncertaintyProductivityapps solveproductivityproblemsConflictavoidancekeeps teamshealthyCareergaps ruinresumesRemotemeetingsare lessmeaningfulWorkingthroughillnessshowsdedicationWorkingfrom homeis basicallyvacationBurnout isjust partofsuccessTakingvacationhurts yourcareerTakingshortcutsis alwaysbadIntrovertscannot bestrongleadersA perfectresumeguaranteesa jobEmployeesshouldcompete, notcollaborateIf you wantsomethingdone right,do it yourselfOfficeculturematters lessthan salaryOlderworkersresistchangeSeriousprofessionalsshould avoidhumorMore toolsalwaysimproveworkflowsThe bestemployeesnever takebreaksYou shouldseparatepersonalityfrom workentirelyStress isproofyou careLeadersare born,notdevelopedProductivitycan bemeasuredonly byoutputTaking notesmeans youareunpreparedConflict atwork isalwaysnegativeCameras onduringmeetingsalways improveengagementTeambuildingactivities arepointlessProductivityrequiresconstanthustleSilence inmeetingsmeansagreementEverymeetingneedseveryonepresentAI willreplaceevery jobcompletelyPromotionsalways go tothe mostqualifiedpersonGreatteamsneverdisagreeCompanyloyalty isalwaysrewardedCreativityonlybelongs inartistic jobsManagersshouldhave all theanswersFailure atwork isalwaysbadBeing firstto arriveprovesdedicationPassionalonecreatessuccessRemoteworkersare lessproductiveGoodworkersnever needfeedbackRaisesonly comefrom hardworkExtrovertsmake thebestsalespeopleThe loudestperson isthe bestleaderTraining isonly fornewemployeesYou needa degreefor everygood jobSmartpeople donot needtrainingGoodemployeesnever makemistakesEmployeesshouldavoid officefriendshipsEmployeesshouldnever saynoMultitaskingimprovesefficiencySuccessfulpeople neverprocrastinateMeetingsarealwaysnecessaryWork-lifebalancemeans lessambitionFlexibilitylowersstandardsEveryproblemneedsimmediateactionJobhoppingalwayslooks badGood culturehappensautomaticallyHighperformersneverstrugglementallyGreat ideashappenspontaneouslyMoreexperiencealwaysmeans betterideasYou shouldalways followyour jobdescriptionexactlyYou mustlove yourjob everydayYou mustansweremailsimmediatelyYoungerworkers arebetter withtechnologyYou mustrespond tomessagesafter hoursPerfectionismimprovesqualityManagersshould avoidadmittingmistakesYou muststay loyal toonecompanyforeverDelegatingmeansavoidingworkYou mustclimb thecorporateladderGoodmanagersneverchange theirmindsWork shouldcome beforefamily everytimeYou shouldnevernegotiatesalaryThe hardestworker isalways themostvaluableEmployeesshould avoiddiscussingsalaryYoungermanagersare lesscapableSalary is theonly thingthat mattersin a jobEmail is thebestcommunicationtool foreverythingEvery hobbyshouldbecome aside hustleQuietemployeesare lessvaluablehard workalwaysguaranteespromotionDataalwaysbeatsintuitionBeing busymeansbeingproductiveMotivationmattersmore thansystemsFeedbackshould onlyhappenduringreviewsEmployeesshould alwayskeep personalopinionsprivateEveryonelearns thesame wayWorkingharder isalways betterthan workingsmarterAsking forhelpshowsweaknessEmployeesshould neveroutshinetheir bossOpen officesimprovecollaborationThecustomeris alwaysrightWorkinglonger hoursmeansbetter workYou shouldneverquestionmanagementHigh payalwaysequals jobsatisfactionWorkingweekendsprovescommitmentFast workersare alwaysbetterworkersNetworkingis fake ormanipulativeYou needpermissiontoinnovateEmployeesshouldhideuncertaintyProductivityapps solveproductivityproblemsConflictavoidancekeeps teamshealthyCareergaps ruinresumesRemotemeetingsare lessmeaningfulWorkingthroughillnessshowsdedicationWorkingfrom homeis basicallyvacationBurnout isjust partofsuccessTakingvacationhurts yourcareer

Debunking General Work Myths - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Taking shortcuts is always bad
  2. Introverts cannot be strong leaders
  3. A perfect resume guarantees a job
  4. Employees should compete, not collaborate
  5. If you want something done right, do it yourself
  6. Office culture matters less than salary
  7. Older workers resist change
  8. Serious professionals should avoid humor
  9. More tools always improve workflows
  10. The best employees never take breaks
  11. You should separate personality from work entirely
  12. Stress is proof you care
  13. Leaders are born, not developed
  14. Productivity can be measured only by output
  15. Taking notes means you are unprepared
  16. Conflict at work is always negative
  17. Cameras on during meetings always improve engagement
  18. Team building activities are pointless
  19. Productivity requires constant hustle
  20. Silence in meetings means agreement
  21. Every meeting needs everyone present
  22. AI will replace every job completely
  23. Promotions always go to the most qualified person
  24. Great teams never disagree
  25. Company loyalty is always rewarded
  26. Creativity only belongs in artistic jobs
  27. Managers should have all the answers
  28. Failure at work is always bad
  29. Being first to arrive proves dedication
  30. Passion alone creates success
  31. Remote workers are less productive
  32. Good workers never need feedback
  33. Raises only come from hard work
  34. Extroverts make the best salespeople
  35. The loudest person is the best leader
  36. Training is only for new employees
  37. You need a degree for every good job
  38. Smart people do not need training
  39. Good employees never make mistakes
  40. Employees should avoid office friendships
  41. Employees should never say no
  42. Multitasking improves efficiency
  43. Successful people never procrastinate
  44. Meetings are always necessary
  45. Work-life balance means less ambition
  46. Flexibility lowers standards
  47. Every problem needs immediate action
  48. Job hopping always looks bad
  49. Good culture happens automatically
  50. High performers never struggle mentally
  51. Great ideas happen spontaneously
  52. More experience always means better ideas
  53. You should always follow your job description exactly
  54. You must love your job every day
  55. You must answer emails immediately
  56. Younger workers are better with technology
  57. You must respond to messages after hours
  58. Perfectionism improves quality
  59. Managers should avoid admitting mistakes
  60. You must stay loyal to one company forever
  61. Delegating means avoiding work
  62. You must climb the corporate ladder
  63. Good managers never change their minds
  64. Work should come before family every time
  65. You should never negotiate salary
  66. The hardest worker is always the most valuable
  67. Employees should avoid discussing salary
  68. Younger managers are less capable
  69. Salary is the only thing that matters in a job
  70. Email is the best communication tool for everything
  71. Every hobby should become a side hustle
  72. Quiet employees are less valuable
  73. hard work always guarantees promotion
  74. Data always beats intuition
  75. Being busy means being productive
  76. Motivation matters more than systems
  77. Feedback should only happen during reviews
  78. Employees should always keep personal opinions private
  79. Everyone learns the same way
  80. Working harder is always better than working smarter
  81. Asking for help shows weakness
  82. Employees should never outshine their boss
  83. Open offices improve collaboration
  84. The customer is always right
  85. Working longer hours means better work
  86. You should never question management
  87. High pay always equals job satisfaction
  88. Working weekends proves commitment
  89. Fast workers are always better workers
  90. Networking is fake or manipulative
  91. You need permission to innovate
  92. Employees should hide uncertainty
  93. Productivity apps solve productivity problems
  94. Conflict avoidance keeps teams healthy
  95. Career gaps ruin resumes
  96. Remote meetings are less meaningful
  97. Working through illness shows dedication
  98. Working from home is basically vacation
  99. Burnout is just part of success
  100. Taking vacation hurts your career