Summary: When Buffy gets a job somewhere other than the Doublemeat Palace, she faces a whole lot of new stresses, and completely different challenges. Not so much a Season 6 rewrite as an office story featuring Buffy and her life on the Hellmouth. Originally begun in 2007, though only a few chapters were ever previously posted.
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: None
Artists: None
Categories: Season 6
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Original Characters
Genres: Dramedy, Established Relationship, Fluffy/Comedy
Warnings: Adult Language
Completed: Yes Chapters: 7
Word count: 32,643 Hit Count: 2,563 ePub Downloads: 27
Published: February 26, 2023 Updated: December 17, 2024


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Story Notes:

I had a crap morning one Tuesday in 2007. A friend and co-worker sent me a very funny little video meme to cheer me up.  And I was cheered. So, I wrote:
Thanks so much for doing your part to cheer me up; I totally owe you a short story or meme of your choice.
And, she wrote:
You should write one about Buffy working in an office environment with a psycho boss...
So, that's the genus of the following insanity. 
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1 by Willow25 - Likes: 12 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,984 Hit Count: 747 Published: February 26, 2023

May cause flashbacks, if you've ever worked for an irrational boss.  Also, this has not been beta'd.  You've been warned.

2. Chapter 2 by Willow25 - Likes: 11 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,882 Hit Count: 485 Published: February 27, 2023

Wow, this story has brought back the memories! Until 2023, when I added Chapter 3, this was all I had written of this story. I was surprised (and honestly a bit embarrassed) at some of the language I had to remove from this chapter. I've become a lot more aware about ableism in the last ten years, there was a lot that needed to be reworded. If I missed anything, PLEASE let me know.

3. Chapter 3 by Willow25 - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 4,098 Hit Count: 479 Published: March 04, 2023

This is the last section I have completed, so I don't know when there will be another update. I hope everyone enjoys regardless. The comments have all been great, I'm so excited that this story has meaning for so many people.

4. Chapter 4 by Willow25 - Likes: 10 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,786 Hit Count: 228 Published: November 20, 2024

Holy crap, it's another chapter of this thing! I was planning to work on a totally different WIP, but the muse had other plans, so enjoy! 

FYI, I've edited the prior three chapters, so even if you've read them before you may want to revisit them.

5. Chapter 5 by Willow25 - Likes: 13 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,104 Hit Count: 183 Published: November 24, 2024

The Scoobies make an appearance in this chapter and the next, at least.

I'm moving right along on this one, although chapter 6 got wordier than I'd wanted, so I either need to edit or just extend this tale a bit longer. No promises one way or the other...

6. Chapter 6 by Willow25 - Likes: 10 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,434 Hit Count: 164 Published: November 30, 2024

Pretty sure next chapter will be the last one, so stay tuned for that.

Thanks so much to everyone who's followed, liked, reviewed, and generally supported this story, you have no idea how much it means to me. This was something I started on a whim, in response to a challenge from a coworker. We both worked for this woman who was...Well, if I'd known at 24 what I know at 46, I would have lasted about 8 months at this job, instead I was there for almost three years trying to please a boss who found fault with everything. I taught me a lot about boundaries and how much you should really give to work, but more than that it fed my need to write and gave me a lot of inspiration. So, thanks (but really, no thanks) to my past 'Carol'.

7. Chapter 7 by Willow25 - Likes: 16 Comments: 6 Word Count: 10,355 Hit Count: 277 Published: December 17, 2024

This is it! I've finally finished it!!! Or, at least I've gotten this story to wrap up in a way that I find personally satisfying. Enjoy!

Thanks so much to everyone who's commented on this story. Since for a long time this was more of a place to vent than an actual plot (I cobbled that together later) it's always meant a lot to me when people responded to this one. All the best to y'all!