I have a day job. Most days, it’s just a job, no big deal. But, today is Monday. In my opinion, Monday should ease us into the work week.
Today I was smacked in the face with a ton of bricks to start my week. Some guy calls in, gets my friend E, who is attempting to let him know she needs to transfer him to me. I am the only person who takes care of the issue he’s currently having. She puts him on hold just after shouting “I bet you a hundred dollars she WILL!” (Him having said “I bet you a HUNDRED DOLLARS she won’t pick up!!!”)
Gah! whatever this is, I don’t want it! But, she explains that he’s a big jerk, and that he needs help with XYZ issues. I get on the phone and don’t take his bait, not even when he’s all “WOW I got a person on the phone!” Yes, you did just before this too and you were an ass. No, I didn’t say that, I just bit my tongue really hard and asked how I coudl help.
Dude spent twenty minutes of my morning being a jerk and rude and not even ordering anythign from us. Due to him, I unofficially made myself a manager of my department, with my supervisor’s approval. I am now staring in the limpid eyes of Zoe the elephant and trying to remember that he’s just one person, I can’t let that ruin my day.
Lookit!
Isn’t she cccuuuuttteee???
That elephant really is cute! Hope your week gets better. Stopping by from SITS
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