Most mornings I arrive at work promptly at 7:30; this morning was an exception. I arose as usual at 5:45 to the persistent buzzing of my alarm clock. I soared out of bed, slapped the alarm clock to activate the snooze, crawled back under the covers and proceeded to dream about that really cool traffic map in the right-hand column of my blog (please don’t ask; I have no idea.) The following conversation took place this morning at approximately 7:21:
*ring*
*ring*
Boss: Good Morning, this is (insert boss’s name here), how can I help you?
Me: Hey it’s Marn. I’m running late, I’ll be there as soon as I can.
Boss: What’s wrong with the bus? (Isn’t he a funny guy…..)
Me: Dude, I totally slept through my alarm.
Boss: *hardy laughter* ‘Kay, see you soon.
Dude????
Totally????
What am I, the reincarnate of Spacoli? My boss is now Mr. Hand? What the hell came out of my mouth?!?!?
Thank goodness they deliver pizza to my complex; it looks like it’s gonna be one of those days.
Dude?
*sheesh*
Believe it or not, I pulled into the parking lot at 8:01. My hair may have been wet but I made it in record time.
19 comments:
Dude! It totally sounds like you have an awesome boss! I do too...it makes all the difference in the world to work for someone who is a GOOD person.
Since I know your boss, this is actually totally appropriate banter, isn't it? :)
Ha ha!
Why is it that when we're running super late, we accomplish more than when we wake up early.
I get up at 6:45 and get to work half an hour late. If I over sleep and get up at 7:30, I get to work half an hour late. So really, they should give me a raise.
Hey, if you've got a relationship with your boss wherein you can refer to him as dude, tell him you're running late, and all he does is laugh and say okay, I'd say you were doing fine. :)
Checking in on your place. The header alone ("cheesy piece of garbage book, cigarette and cup o' hot joe") made my heart sing.
And it is funny how running late can make one frantically efficient...
Dudette... you are so like me. Get up on time, late for work. Get up late, be at work on time.
...passes a cup of coffee since I suspect you missed it this morning.
Jess – If you think working with a throw back from the Andy Griffith Show is awesome then yes, he is a good person.
Doodie – I forgot to insert a “voice like Jeff Foxworthy”. LMAO!
Bee – Get your boss on the horn; I’ll get you a raise!
Mrs. R. – I have NOTHING to say when it comes to boss/employee relationships other than if you need my assistance, I’ll help you hide the body.
Leah – Frantically efficient? Thank goodness I have no meetings today and can hide in my office; I’m wearing a navy t-shirt, faded jeans, and dark blue Vans. How cool am I?
Bob – Dude, you are so totally rad, Bra. I’m stoked you kicked it and brought me this bitchin’ cup o’joe.
One of my favorite movies, EVER.
I can only assume that you didn't get pulled over for speeding or anything of the such?
It's because we have a teenager in the house. I call every "dude". Even Jesus.
Hahahhah...dude...Hahahah...
At least your boss could laugh at it. I think my old boss would have been flustered.
Dude. That is just cool. Just don't ever call him Shirley.
Dude, your boss is so like totally chillin' Peace!
"gnarly bro!"
nice driving!!!
Funny stuff, dude.
I so knew what movie the title of this blog was from!
Either I watch too many movies or I am too old.
peace
#2
40 minutes, huh? pretty good.
i call my boss dude. he calls me wench. whatever.
As a 57 year old restaurant manager I always love the expressions I get when a new server, cook or busboy passes me by in work and I give them a "Dude! Wa'sup?" ... they never see it coming.
Did you order pizza to be delivered to the office later? Did your boss make you share it with your co-workers?
Gaston has now been re-named Aunt Clara for his crazy, ragged, uncontrolled flying as he goes window to window looking for us in the house.
I just have to say how thankful I am for peeing before I read this post! OMG! I laughed so hard, I scared one of the cats!
At least you didn't do the extended version and say 'duuuuuuuude' or 'like, fer sure'!!
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