The End is in Sight

Okay, so we'll have to settle for the 2nd best end

Chuckles told me today that she had found a replacement for the recalcitrant (name of employee).

"Finally," she said.

Whatever? I thought.

She followed that by saying something about the company not hiring senior staff, that they were only hiring junior staff, which I didn’t really even think about until sometime after.

Yes, yes, yes, I thought, tell me when I finish.

She said I could finish Friday and I thought YAY!

“That gives me those 3 days to get organised.”

A bit later I asked her if she meant today, or next Friday? She laughed and said, “Don’t worry, next Friday.” I was hoping she meant today. “That gives me those 3 days….”

Oh yes, blah blah blah.

“If you get another assignment that starts next week, then take it, that will be fine. Can you let Jack know."

I’m not planning to work in a hurry, this has gone on and on and on and on, I thought, so I am not saying a word to Jack.

Of course, if Jack calls and gives me work I will take it, I’m not stupid, but, I don’t have to call him any time in the foreseeable future either. Just for Chuckle's benefit. Call Jack yourself, I thought.