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well, i was the high bidder.
boss for the day wasn't quite what i expected however. i actually had to WORK as if i was the boss.
it began with my "administrative assistant" (the real boss) being 15 minutes late and having to explain "Presenteeism" and impose some discipline.
a special attache case was presented to me with hidden treasures inside. a very special dayplanner, a beautifully boxed gold company pen, memo's, reports, personal items and a copy of the morning newspaper. coffee and a bagel with cream cheese was brought to my new office desk, complete with a sign with my new title and name.
i was quickly transitioned into my day's agenda and as it turned out, had time for only one bite out of that bagel.
before an urgent management meeting that i was rushed into, i had dozens of emails to contend with.
personnel issues developed throughout the morning and had me hoping around trying to deal with them- or quickly learn about company policies regarding harrassment, someone needing to leave their shift early or working next to a stinky co-worker.
meetings created more meetings with email and memo follow-ups. the blackberry vibrated throughout the day - alerting me to a variety of privileged information.
there was one meeting that was pretty cool... a personal lesson on Texas Hold-Em... just prior to a "Board Meeting" featuring a game of poker. the winner chose the lunch location...and soon, transportation arrived to take me in style to a table waiting at Blue Bayou. an extended lunch was enjoyable and picked up on the company dime. (thanks mike.)
the day turned out a far cry from being rolled around in an office chair and i certainly earned my pay.
the best part of the day was choosing to present the donation to the Humane Society to support the rescue of animals effected by the hurricanes.
and i learned i don't wanna be the boss.
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