W*nkernomics

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Authors
Charles Firth, James Schloeffel
Publisher
Hardie Grant
Genre
Non Fiction
Released
29 July, 2025
ISBN
9781761451515

W*nkernomics

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Synopsis

Spread over ten informative units, Wankernomics 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, Wankernomics 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.

Charles Firth
About the author

Charles Firth

Charles is a co-founder of the Australian satirical comedy group, The Chaser, and has worked in television, radio and publishing for 25 years. He is author of the bestselling book American Hoax and is co-creator of Optics (ABC TV).

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James Schloeffel
About the author

James Schloeffel

Wankernomics founders James Schloeffel and Charles Firth are two of the country’s most accomplished comedy writers and performers, known for their unique brand of biting satire and observational comedy. James is the brains behind The Shovel, one of Australia’s leading satire outlets. He’s also written for The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian Financial Review and The Independent.

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