Donuts Don't Pay the Rent

This week so far has proved to be pretty typical. We went to Jade Bistro for lunch on Monday. The hot topic of discussion was the upcoming warehouse inventory on Saturday. I think they plan to do what Lamar suggested but without the 8 week prep. We'll see how that goes. Chuck Norris was supposed to send an email last week asking for "highly motivated, truly dedicated, hard-charging, romping stomping, whiskey fed, battle bred" volunteers. It came on Monday and was only sent to certain groups. Scooter McGavin is also trying to recruit volunteers. He gave Shuffles and the Roomie the choice to do that or installer breakfast. He actually gave the back of their heads that option since they were not even looking at him as he spoke. Apparently, people are not jumping at this wonderful training opportunity (that's what they are calling it this time.) I suggested to Chuck that maybe a little more notice since most of us have lives and make plans for the weekends in advance. All of that went in one ear and out the other. You can ask Marisa. She was there. The Storyteller asked Chuck what was his incentive to show up. I luckily got to hear this entire conversation because even though Chuck has his own office (the second largest in the building I think) he spent his afternoon at Uncle Randy's desk. This isn't verbatim but a decent paraphrasing.

S: What's my incentive to come?
CN: Incentive? You shouldn't need an incentive. Sometimes at work you have to display certain qualities. That is how you move up. In all my jobs, I have displayed qualities that my boss liked and when they moved up, they took me with them. All my AMs are going to be there.
S: Don't the AMs make commissions?
CN: Commissions, no. They do make bonuses.
S: So they have an incentive to do extra work. I won't get any OT or anything, no incentive for me.
CN: There will probably be donuts and Mr. Cliche might grill burgers.
S: Donuts don't pay the rent.

It was so hard for me not to laugh. And you know that Storyteller has a way with words. It was great.

A few other noteworthy items.
1. Tinkerbell had on sneakers. I think the shoes may have finally broken beyond repair.
2. We have a new Coke/Pepsi machine with bottles and cans. It shoots the sodas at you. They don't seem very cold though.
3. Melissa left the office for lunch to get a soda and then she ate with us in the kitchen.

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The installer breakfast was this morning. I had some fruit. Marisa helped out. Maybe she's got a story. Until next time,

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