Ctrl + Alt + Pretend

How to Work from Home Without Actually Working

Genevieve Evergreen

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Writebooks
28 March 2025

Working patterns & practices; Humour

Ever dreamed of attending meetings in pajamas, mastering the art of nodding seriously while binge-watching reality TV, and crafting the perfect email that screams ""I'm super busy!"" while you're really just scrolling through memes?

In Ctrl + Alt + Pretend, Genevieve Evergren gives you the ultimate guide to mastering the delicate art of looking outrageously productive while accomplishing absolutely nothing. Packed with hilarious tips, tried-and-true tricks, and relatable scenarios that will have you laughing out loud, this book is your ticket to the zen of professional procrastination.

Perfect for anyone tired of pretending to look busy-now you can pretend even harder, smarter, and with enough convincing gusto to win Employee of the Month... from your couch!

Warning:

Reading this may cause uncontrollable giggles, coffee snorts, and an alarming sense of professional superiority. Pajamas highly recommended.

By: Genevieve Evergreen
Imprint: Writebooks
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 86g
ISBN: 9798230750796
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Genevieve Evergreen is a writer, humorist, and professional procrastinator who has perfected the art of looking extremely busy while doing absolutely nothing. When she's not fake-typing during Zoom calls, she's crafting clever books that poke fun at modern life, productivity culture, and remote work realities. She lives in Arizona with her dogs, her laptop (which is always ""on""), and an alarming number of coffee mugs.