Thursday, April 26, 2007
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day, the exciting time of year when secretaries the world over get taken out to awkward lunches at Bennigan's and receive the lowest-price floral arrangement on the FTD website. In honor of this auspicious occasion, I present below some memories of my favorite administrative professionals.
"Franny" -- Had to leave work early one day because her husband had gotten drunk off of PBR and threatened to murder their kitten. Also took a day to mourn the passing of James Brown.
"Charlene" -- Loudly and consistently took personal calls at the office including one in which she was apparently discussing a friend's abortion. On several occasions wore track pants to work.
"Diane" -- Frequently shared casually racist viewpoints, including notions that "immigrants are dirty" and "Italians like cheese."
"Ann" -- Could never be found without a copy of People magazine, whether at lunch, taking dictation, or participating in a walk-a-thon.
"Kris" -- Threw a stapler at a summer intern.
"Karen" -- Developed unhealthy obsession with Hugh Grant and eventually quit work to become a cosmetologist.
A great big "thanks" for all you do, ladies!
Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day, the exciting time of year when secretaries the world over get taken out to awkward lunches at Bennigan's and receive the lowest-price floral arrangement on the FTD website. In honor of this auspicious occasion, I present below some memories of my favorite administrative professionals.
"Franny" -- Had to leave work early one day because her husband had gotten drunk off of PBR and threatened to murder their kitten. Also took a day to mourn the passing of James Brown.
"Charlene" -- Loudly and consistently took personal calls at the office including one in which she was apparently discussing a friend's abortion. On several occasions wore track pants to work.
"Diane" -- Frequently shared casually racist viewpoints, including notions that "immigrants are dirty" and "Italians like cheese."
"Ann" -- Could never be found without a copy of People magazine, whether at lunch, taking dictation, or participating in a walk-a-thon.
"Kris" -- Threw a stapler at a summer intern.
"Karen" -- Developed unhealthy obsession with Hugh Grant and eventually quit work to become a cosmetologist.
A great big "thanks" for all you do, ladies!
