Hands up if you’ve spent a good chunk of this year scrolling through TikTok either avoiding work or questioning your existence. Yay! Us too, but it was for “work”.
2023 has been a whirlwind, and our social media squad has been on fire, churning out videos that turn every corner of working life into comedic gold. From the mysterious minds of developers to the strategic plots of product teams, from the smooth-talking sales department to the ever-patient customer service crew, our team has left no stone unturned, no stereotype not poked fun at.
As we bid bye bye to another year of memes, laughs, and maybe a few tears (of joy, obviously), let’s rewind and run through our top 10 TikTok triumphs that kept us entertained, enlightened, and yes, occasionally distracted from our actual work:
10. How long do you need?
@tldv.io How long do you need? #productmanager #developer #corporate #tech #aitools #startup
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Ever peeked behind the tech curtain? It’s not all serious code and market strategies. Sometimes, it’s a laugh-out-loud comedy show, especially when product managers and developers get together. Our 10th top video of the year is proof!
Picture this: A bright-eyed product manager, buzzing with deadlines, pops the big question to a developer, who’s half-buried in a mountain of code. “When will it be done?” The developer, trying to keep it cool, knows predicting a software project’s timeline is like guessing the flavor of a mystery lollipop – a sweet surprise, but mostly unexpected.
Why did this snippet of tech life hit such a funny nerve? Because it’s real! It shows the lovably kooky side of tech teamwork – a reminder that a sprinkle of laughter makes the tech world spin a bit more smoothly.
9. Communication, communication, commun...
@tldv.io Not all scrum masters are created equal #developer #scrummaster #agile #tech #startup #corporate #meetingrecorder #aitools #meeting
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Imagine the scene: a scrum master, overflowing with enthusiasm and armed with an MBA, is always on standby to dive into any challenge. On the other side of the room, there’s the developer, a paragon of focused diligence, who just wants to quietly solve a complex coding problem.
They mean well. The keen-as-mustard problem-solver, loaded with theories and best practices, finds themselves at odds with the resolute taskmaster, whose sole aim is to check off items on their to-do list without any undue fuss.
So, when you next witness a colleague gearing up to offer their ‘help,’ it might just be the perfect moment for a knowing smile.
8. Keep It Simple, Stupid
Welcome to the world of UI design, where ‘simple’ and ‘clean’ become the most complex words in the dictionary. In our 8th most popular video of the year, our keen UI designer, brimming with excitement, unveils a ‘super simple’ concept.
It’s sleek!
It’s modern!
It’s…. got sunset gradients that change with the time of day, clouds that drift across the screen, and a vibe that screams minimalist chic. OH SO SIMPLE.
Then there’s the developer, already envisioning lines of intricate code, watching the ‘simple’ idea balloon into a technicolor dream. To them it’s like watching a toddler armed with glitter glue and an endless supply of sugar – the ideas keep coming, each more sparkly and energetic than the last.
7. Smashing Work!
@tldv.io QA has your back. But they’ll break it first #qa #qualityanalysts #developer #tech #startup #corporate #aitools #software
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Argh, Devs… brace for that moment of truth – when your painstakingly coded masterpiece faces the fearless QA gauntlet. You plead for gentleness, but there they are, swinging in, ready to give it a thorough, if not brutal, shakeup. Sure, it’s all in jest and undeniably for the greater good, but don’t be surprised if it hits a bit too close to home. It’s a playful poke at a scenario many of you know all too well!
6. Bug Hunt
@tldv.io Dev and QA have such a special relationship #developer #qa #productmanagement #tech #startup #corporate #aitools
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Isn’t it funny when QA is on a fervent quest for a bug, turning every digital stone, while the Dev, already steps ahead, watches with a mischievous grin? It’s like a tech version of ‘hide and seek’, where the bug is long gone, but the search becomes a comedy show… or just a bit sadistic?
Oh, the joys of tech teamwork – where sometimes the biggest bugs lead to the biggest laughs! We’re all laughing aren’t we, AREN’T WE?
5. Dogs, Hats and WTAF?
@tldv.io We hope you’ve done your tech debt homework #productmanagement #developer #techdebt #startup #corporatehumour #aitools #tech
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Tech debt has been a REAL hot topic this year and it’s been way easier to understand thanks to pictures of dogs, hats, heads, brims… what, which end is the tail? Do we need a hat? Argghhh.
The point is: tech debt can be a tricky beast. It might not always be clear which end is up, but one thing’s for sure – ignoring it is like letting the dog run wild in a hat shop. Chaos, fun, but definitely not a strategy. And no, hiring another Dev WILL NOT MAKE IT GO ANY FASTER.
AHEM, hats off to those tackling tech debt!
4. Smoke & Mirrors, Baby!
@tldv.io Obviously this isnt real. But could it work? #productmanagement #developer #customersuccess #sales #tech #startup #aitools #meetingrecorder
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Ah, the classic tale of Product’s ambition meeting the hard reality of development timelines. Imagine this: Product, ever the optimist, promises a show-stopping new feature in a week. But wait, the dev team, the realists in this play, insist it’s a three-week job at least! Cue the brainstorming session where Product hatches a plan that could rival an ‘Ocean’s 11’ plot.
The mission? Build something, anything, that can be demoed convincingly. Now, each team member must step into their role – Sales, the charismatic showrunners, ready to sell this ‘nearly finished’ feature with gusto. And CS? They’re the peacekeepers, prepping their diplomatic skills for when clients start wondering why this groundbreaking feature isn’t live yet.
It’s a wild ruse, a high-wire act of teamwork and improvisation. Each person plays their part, embodying their roles to perfection, because, well, it’s for the greater good. Could it work? In the daring world of tech, where every day is a new scene, anything’s possible!
3. Who's To Blame?
@tldv.io The team has never been more ✨aligned✨#productmanagement #layoff #sales #developer #customersuccess #qa #tech #startup #aitools #corporatehumor
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Our third most-watched video of our year brought a mix of chuckles and nods of understanding. The CEO announces a staff layoff, sparking a flurry of self-questioning among employees. Was it something they did, or didn’t do? As the story unfolds, it humorously points out that the real issue may lie with the leadership’s ever-changing direction….
While the video uses humor to tackle a tough topic, it clearly resonated with many who’ve seen similar situations unfold. For anyone who’s faced such challenges, we hope this video brought a smile or even a laugh, serving as a gentle reminder that sometimes, finding humor in adversity can be a small but helpful way to cope.
2. Product Manager Math
@tldv.io PM math is not regualr math #productmanagement #developer #tech #startup #corporate #customersuccess #aitools
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Let’s talk about a classic disconnect in the tech world: the ‘More Devs, Faster Results’ fallacy.
Developers, armed with logic and experience, often find themselves explaining why adding more programmers to a project doesn’t necessarily speed things up. It’s like saying cooking meatballs in two ovens will make them ready faster, or expecting nine people to make a baby in one month – it just doesn’t work that way.
Enter the PM brimming with ‘blue sky thinking.’ They’re the dreamers, the visionaries, often coming up with ideas that are innovative, sure, but sometimes… a bit off the mark and quite frankly delulu.
Their solutions can be as creative as they are impractical, missing the fundamental point but adding a touch of whimsy to the problem-solving process. Delulu is the solulu.
And it seems based on the millions of views that many in tech will recognize and have probably shared this with a PM that’s currently lashing two ovens together.
1. Your Most Loved (Or Triggering...) TikTok this year is....
@tldv.io Another day at another tech company #tech #startup #corporatehumor #product #sales #cs #dev
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You watched in your millions, shared, commented, laughed and probably sent a few to your colleagues and boss, but there was one video that resonated more than most.
But there was one video that stood out the most. This epic piece showcased that, despite the curveballs (often courtesy of sales – let’s be real, it’s usually them…), a great tech team can pull off miracles for the customer.
In sales, the mantra often is ‘Yeah, we can do that!’ first, and then figuring out the ‘how’ later. The smashing success of this video in 2023 just proves that some things in the tech and sales world are timeless…. if a bit annoying.
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Here’s to more fun, more laughs, and yes, even those occasional facepalm moments in 2024. We’ve navigated the wild waters of work life together, turning challenges into chuckles and confusion into comedy. Cheers to the teams that make it all happen, to the laughs that keep us sane, and to another year of unforgettable TikTok triumphs!
