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“Crime Squad would have been great if it weren’t for the murders. Murders were shit. Murders meant long hours, writing reports, endless meetings and loads of stressed-out people. But at least they got free food from the cafeteria when they worked overtime.” quote by Jo Nesbø
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““Crime Squad would have been great if it weren’t for the murders. Murders were shit. Murders meant long hours, writing reports, endless meetings and loads of stressed-out people. But at least they got free food from the cafeteria when they worked overtime.””

Jo Nesbø

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator laments that murders create endless paperwork and stress, yet the job also offers small perks like free cafeteria food.

In simple terms: Murders cause stress but also occasional benefits.

Key Takeaway

Balance the burdens with the small rewards.

Themes

workplace stress bureaucracy humor

Mood

wry ironic

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • handling high‑stress jobs
  • managing paperwork
  • finding humor in routine

Key Concepts

organizational behavior occupational health irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can humor help cope with workplace stress?
  • How to mitigate the negative impacts of such jobs?
A Different Perspective

The humor downplays serious trauma of violence.

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