It doesn’t matter where you work in Lubbock; the same cast of characters can be found in every business. You may think your coworkers are unique, but…we’ve all pretty much got the same bunch, just different flavors.
The Lubbock Cowoker Breakdown (It’s Scientific AF)
The Breakfast Dealer
Every morning, this person shows up with a sack of burritos or a box of donuts from that yummy spot down the street. They are basically everyone’s unofficial breakfast delivery service. Get in good with this guy, and you’ll have the hook-up on kolaches.
The Space Heater Criminal
It’s over 100 degrees outside, and for some reason, they still have a space heater under their desk from winter, AND they are wearing a hoodie and two pairs of socks. They are always freezing, and they say, “Gosh, it’s cold in here!” every time they pass you at the water cooler.
The Local Celebrity
This person knows everybody in town and can barely make a quick lunch run without stopping to chat with 2 or 3 people. They are super popular at work, in their personal life, and everywhere in between.
The Snack Fairy
They keep the breakroom stocked with candy and leftover birthday cake. Next to the breakfast dealer, they are everyone’s favorite coworker.
The One Who Never Takes A Vacation (And Reminds You About It Every Day)
This person refuses to take a day off work and then wears that fact around like a badge of honor. They are obnoxious, and EVERYONE desperately wants them to take a long, long, long vacation. Like. Now…