I pass by a Flight Centre (cheap travel agent chain) every day on the way to work, and they’ve got a big sign in the window about how a major national newspaper did a survey and decided that they’re the best place to work for in Canada. That’s cool, great for them. But why, oh why, OH why, did they have to list the top 50? Now I start each work day reflecting on how McDonald’s is a better place to work than my employer is. McDonald’s. Also listed on the “better than here” side is Telus, phone company of the West. I think the reason we lost so many points is because I have to work WITH Telus, which no doubt increases their sense of mirth while crushing my group’s morale. Those are the only two companies that caught my eye, what with my various reasons for spite, but I really should broaden my horizons and look at some of the other companies that are happier places than here. Hey, I think there’s even a few worse places to be, so maybe I’ll find a good one and make it my new get up in the morning slogan – “hey, at least it’s not rat-gut pharmaceuticals” or whatever.