Office Space Timeline ( Real )

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February 19, 1999

Release of Office Space

The comedy film 'Office Space' directed by Mike Judge, depicting the frustrations of office workers, was released.

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1998

Filming of Office Space

Principal photography for the movie 'Office Space' took place, capturing the satirical look at corporate culture.

Office Space Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early Spring

Peter's Frustration with Work

Peter Gibbons is unhappy with his monotonous job at Initech, frequently facing the tedious nature of office life.

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Early Spring

Peter Visits Dr. Swanson

Peter visits a hypnotherapist, Dr. Swanson, to help with his stress and anxiety related to work.

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Shortly after hypnosis session

Hypnotherapy Session Interrupted

During the hypnosis session, Dr. Swanson suffers a fatal heart attack, leaving Peter in a permanently relaxed state.

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Mid Spring

Peter Stops Caring at Work

Following the hypnosis, Peter adopts a carefree attitude, neglecting his duties and ignoring office protocols.

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Mid Spring

Initech Introduces New Management

Initech hires consultants Bob Slydell and Bob Porter to downsize the company, increasing tension among employees.

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Mid Spring

Peter’s Relationship with Joanna

Peter begins to reconnect with Joanna, a waitress at Chotchkie’s, who is also unhappy with her job.

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Late Spring

Lumbergh’s Annoying Requests

Bill Lumbergh increases his micromanagement and annoying requests, including asking employees to work on the weekend.

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Late Spring

Peter’s Plan to Embezzle Money

Peter, Michael, and Samir hatch a scheme to embezzle money from Initech through a computer virus.

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Late Spring

The Virus Causes Financial Loss

The virus accidentally steals more money than intended, raising suspicion from Initech's management.

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Early Summer

Peter Confesses to the Scheme

Feeling guilty, Peter confesses the embezzlement plan, but management misunderstands and promotes him.