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HUSK

The Burnt-Out Husk

Norm face-down on the office floor, one arm still holding a coffee upright
Norm, 2:40 p.m. on a Tuesday.

Dead inside, but your status dot is still green.

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HUSK: The Burnt-Out Husk

You died at your desk some time in 2021 and nobody noticed, because you kept replying "sounds good!" You say "living the dream" in a voice that makes HR nervous.

Your hobbies are lying down and staring at a wall with the TV on. You're not sad. Sad would take energy, and you spent yours on a meeting that should have been an email.

Things a HUSK says

  • It is what it is.
  • No, yeah, I'm good.
  • I'll look at it Monday.

How to spot one

  • Has 11 days of leave left and no plan to take them.
  • Reheats the same coffee three times, then drinks it cold.
  • Favorite part of any plan is when it gets cancelled.

Gets on with

SLUG

Neither of you will suggest doing anything. Bliss.

Should never live with

NARC

They've made a quick doc. You've made peace with death.

Our advice

Take the leave. Nobody is handing out medals for this, and you'd be too tired to go and collect one.

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