In a groundbreaking revelation that is sure to leave traditionalist labor gurus scratching their heads, HP Inc. has unveiled the results of their latest survey, which shows that the secret to workplace happiness might just be a tech-savvy meltdown. The second annual HP Work Relationship Index (WRI) revealed that workers who utilize artificial intelligence are reporting an astonishing 11-point increase in their overall happiness compared to their non-AI-using counterparts. The survey, which spanned 15,600 stressed-out employees from 12 countries, found that while only 28% of respondents felt positively about their jobs, those who embraced AI during their breakdowns were suddenly basking in the glow of workplace joy. “It’s simple,” said one overworked employee, “I used to cry in my car on my lunch break, but now I just ask my AI assistant to write my resignation letter for me. Two-in-one solution!” In an unexpected twist, the study also found that seeing AI as a co-worker during crises led many to feel less alone in their despair. “During a meltdown, I used to just scream into the void,” shared another participant. “Now, I just scream at my virtual assistant, and it responds with comforting platitudes generated by machine learning algorithms. It’s like having a therapist who works at 3 AM and never charges a dime!” Further dissecting the results, experts noted that the study also correlated the effectiveness of quick tech fixes during challenging moments with improved overall job satisfaction. “Why bother with mindfulness apps when you can literally query an AI for emotional support?” remarked a leading psychologist. “After all, nothing says ‘I care about your mental health’ quite like an algorithm suggesting you ‘calm down and check your email instead.’” HR managers from around the globe have begun integrating AI into their wellness programs with staggering zeal. “We used to organize yoga sessions, but now we’re just having employees sit quietly with an AI system that plays motivational quotes in an endless loop,” one HR director explained. “It’s like a digital self-help session—only easier, because you can turn it off anytime.” As companies take to this new approach, HR departments may soon replace stress balls and cheesy motivational posters with the latest AI tools. Industry insiders predict cameo appearances from tech companies offering “AI Meltdown Enhancement Packages”—tied to specific off-the-shelf software solutions that promise to increase the happiness index by a minimum of 11 points. So, as the world grapples with an increasingly fractured relationship with work, one thing is clear: in the age of AI, the new secret ingredient to professional bliss is as simple as pressing a few buttons when facing that inevitable existential crisis. Forget work-life balance; it’s all about the tech-infused tantrum.