With the summer Olympics underway in Paris, it seems like a good time to shine a light on a longstanding-yet-uncelebrated competition here in the U.S.

The Corporate Martyrdom Games are a year-round event where millions of people compete against each other with stories of the self-imposed sacrifices they’ve made for their jobs.

Fueled by caffeine, a lack of boundaries, and a dearth of hugs when they were children, these warriors work around the clock while neglecting their personal lives and health. But something they never neglect is the chance to one-up each other with tales of missed school plays, angry spouses, and sleepless nights bathed in PowerPoint’s soft, sad glow.

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