Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Working Wounded
I have sent comments about the office before. In my company, I'm privy to some really outrageous things. Nothing is very provocative, but everything is really silly. For example, we are given explicit instructions on fire safety, witnessed great works of art, learned about the newest office technologies, tried to understand the intricacies of male urinary methodology, listened to obscene voicemails, and participated in juvinile name calling. But this e-mail conversation is perhaps the best ever. Keep in mind that I am from Pennsylvania-where we are headquartered-and C-I'll conceal her name-is from a California-based field office.
C: Hi Jason: One of the ladies here would like plain white cardstock in the following sizes:
8-1/2" x 11" and 11" x 17". Can you help her?
Me: I'll pass this order along to the supply guy, though it may be most efficient to pick some up at the local office supply store.
Supply Guy: We can order the cardstock, but Jason is right, it would be cheaper to get it from Staples, etc. That's where we get it. We'll gladly ship it twice for your laziness. Let me know.
Need I say more? Now THAT's an easy button. I totally deserve a raise.
C: Hi Jason: One of the ladies here would like plain white cardstock in the following sizes:
8-1/2" x 11" and 11" x 17". Can you help her?
Me: I'll pass this order along to the supply guy, though it may be most efficient to pick some up at the local office supply store.
Supply Guy: We can order the cardstock, but Jason is right, it would be cheaper to get it from Staples, etc. That's where we get it. We'll gladly ship it twice for your laziness. Let me know.
Need I say more? Now THAT's an easy button. I totally deserve a raise.
# posted by Jay @ 8:27 AM 
