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9 to 5 (1980)

This movie, full of familiar Hollywood faces, shows that it may be possible for assistants to be more powerful than the boss.
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Clockwatchers (1998)

A tale from the “temping” world with actresses Toni Collette and Lisa Kudrow.
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Dirty Work (1998)

Characters played by Norm MacDonald, Jack Warden and Chevy Chase will make you laugh about your job while you see the obstacles they encounter with their own careers.
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Odd Jobs (1985)

When the work world gets tough, you can always look for odd jobs. These college friends start their own company after being fired from their summer jobs.
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Office Space (1999)

This comedic flick starring Jennifer Aniston and Ron Livingston is a tale of not being satisfied and wanting to get more from a job.
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The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Sometimes putting out as an assistant for long enough can assist you in finding the job you have been hoping for. Just be thankful you are not Andy (Anne Hathaway) dealing with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)!
Posted: 02/08/2008 01:07 PM EST more »

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The Three Stooges: Stooges at Work (1938)

Let Curly, Moe and Larry give you a laugh with their hilarious work conditions as laundrymen turned reporters and more, in this compilation of five shorts.
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