Stories tagged “promotion”
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Nominative determinism at work (June 23rd, 2010)
The man was drunk. Really, utterly blasted. So much so, that I wondered how he was still standing. He held the webbing strap so tightly that his knuckles were white, and swayed alarmingly as the transport took corners on its meandering route towards th...
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Assuming Command
Through bleary eyes the wall calendar and the paperwork on my desk alternated. The glint of morning sun through a hazy sky was sufficient to allow confirmation. Today was the day. Per the orders, fresh from command on my desk the ascension was complete...
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Richie's Big Promotion
Everyone in the office was staring at him as he nervously made his way through the maze of cubicles to the office at the end. After a booming announcement for him to see his boss, he was nervous. He was never called to see the boss. Some people were sm...
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Letter
I hate you. Maybe hate’s a strong word for a person like me, but I won’t use any other. I am good at my job. Excellent, in fact. And you’re threatened by that. I understand. I’m better at our work. You might not ever consciously...