Last week I received my first hate comment here on Who Stole My Stapler. After searching the internet for the “name” of the person that left the comment, I very quickly determined that this asshole makes a hobby out of leaving asshole comments that have little to nothing to do with the actual post.

So I deleted his comment.

I find it mildly disappointing that I can’t hit a delete key to magically erase other assholes from my life. Not that there are really all that many because I think I have really brushed up my skills in the department of detecting and ditching asshole types from my life. But sometimes you just cannot escape being in their presence. Sadly, assholes are everywhere. From the internet to our neighborhoods and even *gasp* our workplaces.

So what’s a girl to do when she wants an asshole-free existence? Who Stole My Stapler now presents….

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Put on your protective head gear, goggles and ear plugs because Kathy Howe is about to rant. Before I do I should add this disclaimer: what I am going to write about has happened in both my personal and professional lives over the years. This isn’t something that only happens in corporate environments but let me tell you this: if you see yourself in this post:

I think you are an idiot.

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