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What follows is a sometimes frustrating, often hilarious hodgepodge of observations about the innate folly of living in a world where treating employees with basic respect is seen as optional.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The SEC recently proposed making it optional for public companies to file quarterly financial reports; under the proposal, firms could choose to disclose their results only twice a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Ian Hulme, from the ICO, said: "Waiting for performance issues or a ransom note to discover a breach is not acceptable. Proactive security is a legal requirement, not an optional extra."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Free community event with optional VIP packages available for purchase.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
He stammered: "Willow h-has an appointment. That's not something th-that's optional."
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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