You shouldnevernegotiatesalaryThe hardestworker isalways themostvaluableYou shouldneverquestionmanagementYoungerworkers arebetter withtechnologyHighperformersneverstrugglementallyMore toolsalwaysimproveworkflowsProductivityrequiresconstanthustleGoodmanagersneverchange theirmindsJobhoppingalwayslooks badGreat ideashappenspontaneouslyFailure atwork isalwaysbadEmployeesshould neveroutshinetheir bossProductivityapps solveproductivityproblemsBurnout isjust partofsuccessCameras onduringmeetingsalways improveengagementHigh payalwaysequals jobsatisfactionEveryproblemneedsimmediateactionGreatteamsneverdisagreeEmployeesshouldcompete, notcollaborateEvery hobbyshouldbecome aside hustleEmail is thebestcommunicationtool foreverythingThe loudestperson isthe bestleaderYou shouldseparatepersonalityfrom workentirelyNetworkingis fake ormanipulativeSeriousprofessionalsshould avoidhumorManagersshouldhave all theanswersPromotionsalways go tothe mostqualifiedpersonTakingshortcutsis alwaysbadConflictavoidancekeeps teamshealthyYou needpermissiontoinnovateEmployeesshould avoiddiscussingsalaryCareergaps ruinresumesThecustomeris alwaysrightManagersshould avoidadmittingmistakesCompanyloyalty isalwaysrewardedPerfectionismimprovesqualityExtrovertsmake thebestsalespeopleConflict atwork isalwaysnegativeEmployeesshould alwayskeep personalopinionsprivateYou mustrespond tomessagesafter hoursGood culturehappensautomaticallyYou shouldalways followyour jobdescriptionexactlyYou needa degreefor everygood jobDataalwaysbeatsintuitionRemoteworkersare lessproductiveWorkingweekendsprovescommitmentBeing busymeansbeingproductiveEverymeetingneedseveryonepresentLeadersare born,notdevelopedAsking forhelpshowsweaknessQuietemployeesare lessvaluableYou muststay loyal toonecompanyforeverGoodemployeesnever makemistakesSilence inmeetingsmeansagreementTaking notesmeans youareunpreparedWorkingharder isalways betterthan workingsmarterSuccessfulpeople neverprocrastinateEveryonelearns thesame wayYou mustclimb thecorporateladderSalary is theonly thingthat mattersin a jobBeing firstto arriveprovesdedicationRaisesonly comefrom hardworkGoodworkersnever needfeedbackFeedbackshould onlyhappenduringreviewsRemotemeetingsare lessmeaningfulhard workalwaysguaranteespromotionWorkingfrom homeis basicallyvacationThe bestemployeesnever takebreaksMotivationmattersmore thansystemsIf you wantsomethingdone right,do it yourselfIntrovertscannot bestrongleadersWork-lifebalancemeans lessambitionStress isproofyou careOlderworkersresistchangeAI willreplaceevery jobcompletelyTraining isonly fornewemployeesOfficeculturematters lessthan salaryOpen officesimprovecollaborationWorkinglonger hoursmeansbetter workTakingvacationhurts yourcareerMultitaskingimprovesefficiencyMoreexperiencealwaysmeans betterideasYou mustlove yourjob everydayEmployeesshouldhideuncertaintyTeambuildingactivities arepointlessEmployeesshouldnever saynoProductivitycan bemeasuredonly byoutputWork shouldcome beforefamily everytimeFlexibilitylowersstandardsFast workersare alwaysbetterworkersCreativityonlybelongs inartistic jobsPassionalonecreatessuccessA perfectresumeguaranteesa jobEmployeesshouldavoid officefriendshipsDelegatingmeansavoidingworkMeetingsarealwaysnecessarySmartpeople donot needtrainingWorkingthroughillnessshowsdedicationYoungermanagersare lesscapableYou mustansweremailsimmediatelyYou shouldnevernegotiatesalaryThe hardestworker isalways themostvaluableYou shouldneverquestionmanagementYoungerworkers arebetter withtechnologyHighperformersneverstrugglementallyMore toolsalwaysimproveworkflowsProductivityrequiresconstanthustleGoodmanagersneverchange theirmindsJobhoppingalwayslooks badGreat ideashappenspontaneouslyFailure atwork isalwaysbadEmployeesshould neveroutshinetheir bossProductivityapps solveproductivityproblemsBurnout isjust partofsuccessCameras onduringmeetingsalways improveengagementHigh payalwaysequals jobsatisfactionEveryproblemneedsimmediateactionGreatteamsneverdisagreeEmployeesshouldcompete, notcollaborateEvery hobbyshouldbecome aside hustleEmail is thebestcommunicationtool foreverythingThe loudestperson isthe bestleaderYou shouldseparatepersonalityfrom workentirelyNetworkingis fake ormanipulativeSeriousprofessionalsshould avoidhumorManagersshouldhave all theanswersPromotionsalways go tothe mostqualifiedpersonTakingshortcutsis alwaysbadConflictavoidancekeeps teamshealthyYou needpermissiontoinnovateEmployeesshould avoiddiscussingsalaryCareergaps ruinresumesThecustomeris alwaysrightManagersshould avoidadmittingmistakesCompanyloyalty isalwaysrewardedPerfectionismimprovesqualityExtrovertsmake thebestsalespeopleConflict atwork isalwaysnegativeEmployeesshould alwayskeep personalopinionsprivateYou mustrespond tomessagesafter hoursGood culturehappensautomaticallyYou shouldalways followyour jobdescriptionexactlyYou needa degreefor everygood jobDataalwaysbeatsintuitionRemoteworkersare lessproductiveWorkingweekendsprovescommitmentBeing busymeansbeingproductiveEverymeetingneedseveryonepresentLeadersare born,notdevelopedAsking forhelpshowsweaknessQuietemployeesare lessvaluableYou muststay loyal toonecompanyforeverGoodemployeesnever makemistakesSilence inmeetingsmeansagreementTaking notesmeans youareunpreparedWorkingharder isalways betterthan workingsmarterSuccessfulpeople neverprocrastinateEveryonelearns thesame wayYou mustclimb thecorporateladderSalary is theonly thingthat mattersin a jobBeing firstto arriveprovesdedicationRaisesonly comefrom hardworkGoodworkersnever needfeedbackFeedbackshould onlyhappenduringreviewsRemotemeetingsare lessmeaningfulhard workalwaysguaranteespromotionWorkingfrom homeis basicallyvacationThe bestemployeesnever takebreaksMotivationmattersmore thansystemsIf you wantsomethingdone right,do it yourselfIntrovertscannot bestrongleadersWork-lifebalancemeans lessambitionStress isproofyou careOlderworkersresistchangeAI willreplaceevery jobcompletelyTraining isonly fornewemployeesOfficeculturematters lessthan salaryOpen officesimprovecollaborationWorkinglonger hoursmeansbetter workTakingvacationhurts yourcareerMultitaskingimprovesefficiencyMoreexperiencealwaysmeans betterideasYou mustlove yourjob everydayEmployeesshouldhideuncertaintyTeambuildingactivities arepointlessEmployeesshouldnever saynoProductivitycan bemeasuredonly byoutputWork shouldcome beforefamily everytimeFlexibilitylowersstandardsFast workersare alwaysbetterworkersCreativityonlybelongs inartistic jobsPassionalonecreatessuccessA perfectresumeguaranteesa jobEmployeesshouldavoid officefriendshipsDelegatingmeansavoidingworkMeetingsarealwaysnecessarySmartpeople donot needtrainingWorkingthroughillnessshowsdedicationYoungermanagersare lesscapableYou mustansweremailsimmediately

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