Make sure you’ve submitted your story for quirkiest coworker before it’s too late. It’s that easy to make your nutty coworker famous and pocket some cash for yourself. And remember: The winner gets a $300 American Express gift card, so what have you got to lose? If you need some inspiration, check out this story that recently came across our desk:

 

I work at a clothing store in the mall and one of my coworkers is the definition of “quirky.” Our stock room doubles as our break room and we have a small fridge back for us to store our lunches. Well, one day I was eating my lunch and my coworker, Liz, comes in with a large object covered in a sheet in her hands. She unveils it, puts it on the table where I have my lunch, and I realize it’s an ant farm! She said she brought it because she had to work a double shift that day and she didn’t want them to be lonely. Gross! She hid the farm among some clothes racks so our supervisor wouldn’t see it and begged me not to tell anyone. She has a name for every single ant, and she was so worried about them that I didn’t have the heart to rat her out. I’m just glad I ate BEFORE she brought in the insects.

Now that’s what we call a quirky coworker. Can your story top this one? There’s only one way to find out— submit your story between now and July 31 for your chance to win.

And while you’re at it, start your job search for part-time jobs now.

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