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Don't Feed the Boss!

Welcome to the Emotional Compliance Division. Dodge document flows and manage task interruptions. Regulate your emotional output across seven intense workdays. Every reaction is monitored. Your performance is your future.

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Cinderbun
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Cinderbun
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About the Game

✨ Welcome to the Best Day of the Rest of Your Life! ✨

CONGRATULATIONS, SUPERSTAR! 💖
You didn’t just get a job; you found a family! Welcome to the Emotional Compliance Division, the sparkliest, most high-energy corner of the corporate world!
Are you ready to turn that frown upside down and optimize your soul for maximum synergy? ✨

Don't Feed the Boss! is a bite-sized, ultra-casual (and totally-not-stressful!) career simulator.
It’s perfect for a quick 15-minute break between your real-life tasks!
Just log in, stay positive, and don’t let the document flow touch your happy place! 🌈

🌟 Why You’ll LOVE Working Here:

  • Career Growth Mini-Games! It’s like a rhythm game, but with your livelihood! Dodge incoming "Opportunity Slips" and clear your inbox with the power of Vibes! (Warning: High productivity may cause slight dizziness or existential dread! Oops! 🤭)

  • Total Emotional Freedom! Use our patented Compliance Meter to make sure you're feeling exactly the right amount of "Excited" at all times. If the needle drops, just breathe and remember: A happy worker is a quiet worker! 🤫

  • A Story Just For You! Experience a cozy 7-day onboarding where every choice you make helps us build a better You. With multiple endings to find, you'll want to "resign" over and over again just to see what happens! 🎀

  • Lo-Fi Aesthetics! Immerse yourself in a beautiful, digital office filled with 16-bit charm and a soundtrack that will stay in your head forever.

👥 Meet Your New Best Friends!

At the ECD, we don’t have bosses—only mentors who care too much!

Don't they look great? Pick your favorite teammate and get ready to join the line-up! Remember: the more you align, the more you shine! 🏢✨

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This is a short-form experience meant to be played in one sitting. It’s a little bit difficult, a little bit frustrating, and a whole lot of fun! It’s just a game, after all... right?

STAY ALIGNED. STAY HAPPY. STAY FOREVER. 🔻

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