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W*nkernomics

A Deep Dive into Workplace Bullsh*ttery

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Written by comedians James Schloeffel and Charles Firth, this business self-help guide teaches listeners how to outmanoeuvre their colleagues and climb the corporate ladder with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase 'circle back'.

Spread over ten informative units, W*nkernomics covers essential workplace skills such as how to write a passive aggressive email, how to snow your colleagues with acronyms (HTSYCWA) and how to look like a genius in meetings when you don't know anything at all. There's even a section on creating a meaningless values-led, strategically-laddered, stakeholder-aligned purpose statement for your business.

Mixing observational comedy with dark satire, W*nkernomics is first and foremost a relatable, laugh-out-loud, wince-inducing 'oh-my-god-that's-exactly-what-happens-at-my-work' parody of the working world. Perfect for anyone who has ever been told to drill down, go forward, leverage the key learnings or optimise stakeholder alignment.

2026 Indie Book Awards (Australia) Illustrated Non-Fiction, Long-listed

©2025 Charles Firth & James Schloeffel (P)2025 Bolinda Publishing Business Communication Career Success International Workplace & Organisational Behavior Workplace Culture Comedy Witty Funny

Critic reviews

'This book is full of laugh-out-loud moments that recognise the utterly nonsensical things that workplaces have us all doing. Liberating, superbly funny and containing some uncannily spot-on advice, such as how to start your own corporation, this book is impossible to put down.' (Books+Publishing)
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Great read and some funny observations which make you relate to someone you’ve worked or work with

Spot on, will make everyone laugh in the ever changing Wokeplace

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Laugh out loud hilarious, with an undercurrent of tragedy because this is how so many humans really spend their lives. Even worse, if you follow their advice, you probably will succeed in mastering office politics. Recommended.

Funny as

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Hilarious account of life in today’s corporate environment- bang on - highly amusing but also depressingly relatable- highly recommend

Brilliant!

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The Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Funny, spookily accurate, and well worth a listen.”
​If you have ever sat in a meeting and wanted to scream when someone said, "Can we circle back?", this audiobook is for you.

​Why it is brilliant:

​It is hilarious: This book will have you laughing all the way through. It takes a sledgehammer to the silly corporate world we all live in.

​It is relatable: Whether you work in the UK health sector or a standard office, the similarities are spooky. You will definitely recognise the "wankers" described by authors James Schloeffel and Charles Firth.

​Great Audio: Since it is read by the authors, the jokes land perfectly. It feels like a chat with friends who understand your pain.

​Best for:

Anyone who is tired of "management speak" and needs a good laugh about the madness of the modern workplace.

​Final thought:

It is accurate, it is funny, and it probably applies to most people with a job. If you need to cheer up after a long week of emails and meetings, give this a listen.

Wankernomics – A Deep-Dive into Workplace Bullsh*ttery

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This book inspired me to renew my focus on community based outcomes in a never changing world. I will use this book to promote sustainable solutions for tomorrow today

Explaining the architecture of change

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