Jan Levison was one of the most iconic characters in The Office, and her story arc was undoubtedly one of the show’s most captivating.

Formerly known as Jan Levison Gould, she brought a wonderful sense of dry humor to the show.

Amidst a plethora of colorful characters, Jan started on The Office as the straight-laced super boss of Dunder Mifflin.

One of the funniest things about Jan was how little patience she had for Michael.

While he was over the top and bumbling, Jan was his exact opposite.

As seasons of The Office went by, Jan’s character began to change; first in subtle ways, then all at once.

Things really started shifting when she openly began dating Michael.

Fans were drawn to the couple because it was often like watching oil and water.

Furthermore, their relationship often subverted traditional gender expectations and norms.

Jan was seen as a more masculine and dominant force while Michael occupied the more sensitive, submissive space that is usually reserved for women on television.

However, Jan’s character eventually did a full 180 by the end of the third season of The Office.

Up until that point, it seemed as if Jan was simply going through an irresponsible phase.

But, things really shifted when Jan got her b–b job.

It was then that things in her life truly began to spiral out of control.

After Michael breaks up with her, she tries desperately to win him back.

He originally rejects her but then changes his mind when she reveals her b–b job.

But, where did the idea for a b–b job even come from?

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Melora Hardin (who plays the character Jan) recalled how Jan’s b–b job came about.

According to the actress, she inadvertently gave the idea to one of The Office’s creators, Greg Daniels, during the first season of the show.

Hardin noted how rare it was that nobody in the cast had work done and that comment planted a seed in Daniels’ head.

“I turned to Greg and said, ‘It’s funny, I’m looking around at the females in our cast, and I’m thinking nobody in our cast has a b–b job.’ Now, I’m not sure that I’m totally right about that, by the way, but that’s what I thought.

His wheels just started turning in that moment.

It was just so funny to see.

That was when he thought, ‘Ding-ding-ding-ding!

Jan’s getting a b–b job!

‘” Hardin shared about how The Office creator took the idea and ran with it.

Hardin also cites Jan’s b–b job as the moment when her character really starts spiraling to the point of no return.

“When Michael broke up with her, in order to get him back, she goes and gets her b–bs giant.

I just think that’s hilarious, and obviously the beginning of her losing her sh*t,” The Office alum revealed.

It was truly wonderful to watch Jan’s character development throughout the series.

Whether she was being straight-laced or bat sh*t crazy, we always loved watching her.

In conclusion, Jan’s b–b job was an unexpected twist in her story arc, and it was interesting to learn how the idea came to be.

Melora Hardin’s comments have shed new light on the development of one of the show’s most iconic moments.

Jan’s character development was truly one for the ages, and her legacy will undoubtedly live on for years to come.

The Office continues to be a beloved show, and fans will always cherish the memories and moments that made it such a classic.