April 3rd marks “Don’t Go To Work Unless It’s Fun” day.

I promise I didn’t make that up.  But while I can find nothing on how this holiday originated, let’s just say that since it’s on many of the national holiday calendars across the web, it’s official in my book.

As I see it, this holiday leaves us with two options.  Option #1 is to have fun at work.

Now be warned that I’m not recommending you to follow all my suggestions.  Throwing such caution to the wind could result in a reprimand, alienation of co-workers, a tarnished professional image, and worse yet, getting fired. 

You know I’ve got a disclaimer for everything.

But here are some things you can do to celebrate this day…if you just don’t care about all that.  Maybe you’ve won your fair share of a half-billion dollars in the lottery or something recently.  Yeah, I’m talking to those 3 people.

• Dress appropriately for the occasion.  A Hawaiian shirt, complete with a lei, flip-flops, a Panama hat, and Bermudas are in order.  If casual dress is prohibited, go a different route and wear your professional clothes, but make sure nothing at all matches. 
• If someone brings in doughnuts, take them all to your desk.  When the email comes out that there are doughnuts in the break room, try not to giggle as co-workers go from confused to agitated.
• Race people to the elevator and sing”Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah” as you let the door close on them.
• Decorate your cube.  No doors?  No problem.  Bring in a shower curtain rod and hang your craziest shower curtain.  Love beads would also provide a playful ambience. Continue reading →