The Corporate Translator: A Guide to Nonsense Words in the Office - Paperback

by Mike Mancusi (Author)

Survive the 9-to-5 so you can make it to your 5-to-9! This hilarious gift book swaps business-speak for actual human language--a viral TikTok sendup of office culture for anyone who's sat through a meeting that could've been an email.

Corporatespeak: "Take this offline." Translation: "I have no idea how to handle this, so I'm just going to hope you forget about it."

Whether you're a burned-out professional, a veteran of Zoom calls that could've been emails, or a fresh grad learning to speak fluent office, stand-up comedian Mike Mancusi--as his viral character the Corporate Translator--shares the practical takeaways anyone can use to communicate like a human at work.

• 100+ buzzwords and euphemisms decoded into plain English
• HR-approved ways to express pure hostility to a coworker
• Scripts for negotiating raises, acing interviews, and navigating the office environment from onboarding to exit interview
• A "What They Say vs. What They Mean" guide to office life

Decode the chaos and laugh your way through your next performance review!

Author Biography

Mike Mancusi is a stand-up comedian, content creator, and tech sales veteran based in New York City. After having his soul crushed by multiple tech companies, he found the perfect fuel for comedy: corporate culture. You can find him online @mikemancusi across platforms.