COMIC 1: Hey Boss

2011-02-15T02:48:00.000-08:00

Here goes my first comic. The first one is based on my experience when I discuss with my boss, and she pretends to be listening but she is actually not! Happens all the time. I have always wondered if she would notice if I decide to say something really random, or just ask for a pay raise or something.

On another note, this is my first translation of the comic an I noticed that it is much harder to squeeze the phrases in English into a small bubble speech. So I had to shrink the font size. If it is too small, do let me know. And feel free to leave any comments too! (although please be kind as I am an amateur artist from a business background)

I will keep updating this blog with translation on other comic strips. Kindly be informed that a lot of comic is based on the Thai corporate culture, and it maybe a confusing to non-Thai people. I will try to adjust the content a little bit so that it will make more sense internationally.

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Welcome to Slackaholics!

2011-02-14T05:52:00.000-08:00

So how should I begin this?

I suppose that you would want to know what this blog is all about. So let me explain briefly. This is a comic blog with comic strips that takes on the irony of Thai consumerism, based on a group of characters who all work under a marketing team in a food conglomerate named “Dino Food.” Some comics talk about advertising, some talk about marketing, and some just talk about random stuff in the office. Many stories are based on my professional experience as a Thai person working in Thai companies.

The comic first started off in Thai language and talks mostly about the Thai consumer market. However, due to popular demand (from about 3 friends total), I decided to go ahead with the translation project. And so, here I am! Now, let me introduce you to the characters:

Tom

The sarcastic guy.

Tom has the habit of cutting into people’s conversation. During the working day he often goes off daydreaming, and can normally be found around coffee shops in the office area.

Jane

The 30+something girl.

Jane is single and is in her early 30s. Her mind is often focused on the issues of going on diet or finding the right guy. She has a good amount of working experience and thus can often find her way to sneak out of work.

Molly

The eccentric boss.

Molly is extremely smart but can also sometimes be a bit strange. Geniuses are usually strange in their own ways, right? (Originally she was supposed to

be just a smart boss but somehow, as my story progressed, she just kept getting weirder and weirder)

Bob

The innocent job-seeker.

Bob is a fresh graduate out of college. He is nice and innocent, just like a white piece of cloth. But of course, being nice and innocent doesn’t get you very far in the corporate world nowadays.

Darcy

The pretty one.

Darcy is a pretty girl in the office who is often times clueless about things. She likes brand name products, fancy clothes, and is quite materialistic. But hey, no matter what they do, cute people always look cute.

Andrew

The hard worker.

Andrew should be a role model in this story. He pretty much dedicates his life into working for the company. However, he usually sees things from one side and often times acts based on his instincts, leading to a number of problems.

There are a few more characters who will show up here and there eventually, but these guys are the main ones. They are not based on any one I know in particular, but rather, the stereotypes of office workers I have came across.

If you managed to read this far, let me also tell you why the name of the series is called “Slackaholics.” Basically, all of this started when I was being a slacker during an office meeting, drawing the characters up in my office notebook. I think we all deserve to be a slacker once in a while, doing things that we like or passionate about outside of work. So I created this set of slackers with interesting personalities, and I hope you like them as much as I do.

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Hello

2011-02-05T09:10:00.001-08:00

Coming soon (really!)

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COMIC 1: Hey Boss

Welcome to Slackaholics!

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