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When the economy is rough, raises stop, trips get canceled, bonuses are clamped and those types of things generally make the average worker sad.  So what’s a company do to?  From what we hear, many in St. Louis are turning to cheap office “parties”.

Step 1: Think of reason for party.

Step 2: Buy some food.

Step 4: Happy employees

Step 5: Profit!

We aren’t sure how well this works, but for the record, its better than not having free lunch.  I don’t know if I’m so happy I’ve forgotten about the other things that have been dropped from the Company Perk Menu, but eh…better than not having a job, although a bit ironic that the ones that still have jobs get free food.

Are you fooled by the cheese plate and cold cuts?