this morning #1683.
this morning, just as i was getting settled in for the day, my boss stopped by my desk. asked me to come by her office in ten minutes. “sure thing. i’ll be there in ten.” as she walked away, panic started setting in. what’s this all about? is this how i get fired? when’s the last time i was in her office? i mean, she hardly ever speaks to me. i dashed off to the bathroom. ran a comb through my hair. fixed my tie. she was on the phone when i arrived. i poked my head in. awkwardly knocked. she gestured for me to come in. mouthed “shut the door.” i sat across from her while she finished her call. “ok. got to run. one of my workers is in my office. yes. it’s important.” she hung up & before i knew it, though i hadn’t earned it, i’d been promoted.