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July 10, 2006
Conversations at Work: Volume XVIII
Last week the boss was in California enjoying some relaxing time in the sun. On Thursday around 12:30, he called to talk with his secretary. She was out to lunch (in more ways than one), so I temporarily took over phone duties. Apparently before heading to lunch, the boss’ secretary told the boss that she would send him an email containing a very important person’s contact information. She was supposed to do this before grabbing a bite to eat, but forgot. Thus when the boss called, I rummaged through the secretary’s desk, found the necessary contact information, and relayed it to the boss. In all, it took me less than two minutes.
When the boss’ secretary returned from lunch, I told her what happened. It was almost as if I had just cured cancer.
Boss’ Secretary: Fool, thank you so much for covering for me. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I owe you big time! Seriously! If there’s anything I can do for you, just name it.
Coworker #1: (To me via instant message) Tell her you'd consider it even if she quits right now.
At last check, she has neither quit her job, nor smoking.
