Here we are pulling into the last day of the workweek. I can almost hear those factory whistles go off and Fred Flintstone do his Yabba, Dabba, Doo call signaling his delight with it being over. (Unfortunately for most of this ancient history will be lost on you) I remember having a number of bosses who viewed Friday with some elements of remorse. It was almost like they were sorry the work week was over and they would now be forced to spend time with the spouse and children. I had a boss one time who became depressed when Friday rolled around and thought up all kinds of excuses as to why we needed to “get together to go over the next week” on Saturday. This same boss tried it on Sunday as well, but I knew the button to push. “I will be happy to meet you. Why don’t you come to church with us and we can talk after?” That one made the difference. Never had another Sunday invitation. So this week’s Johnku (this term was coined by the wonderful blogger Words4jp) is titled Mournful Boss.
Mournful Boss by John W. Howell
Bliss Friday arrives,
Happiness for entire world . . .
Mourning boss alone.
Hope you all have a great weekend and if you would like to share a boss story go for it.
Fiction Favorites 
Enjoy your weekend.
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You as well.
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Depends on how today goes. Though I spend tomorrow in the defensive driving course, so meh.
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I am taking DD on line. MEH2
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Good luck. Dead laptop and pissy desktop means I can’t do that even if I want to.
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I am NOT one of those bosses. I love my weekends. I love my job, but I’m thrilled for down time
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Would have liked to work for you.
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A lot of California state workers now have Furlough Fridays. Sounds great, but… unpaid leave! (Line 2 of a potential haiku: Be careful what you wish for.)
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Thank you for line two (could be one or three)
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That would be a way to keep me from pestering you on Sundays. Have a really nice weekend.
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🙂
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I had a boss who used to swear that Saturday was the Sabbath in his religion so ll the other people had to do inventory…which he only had us do on Saturday…since the shop was closed on Sunday. When asked what religion he was, he would say “Whichever one believes in rest on Saturday.”
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I like that response. I know for a fact that the Big Looking Boss Who Acts Self Righteous, but Steals from the Company Religion, rests on Saturday.
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Absolutely. And his name is uncle sam.
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So true.
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A company boss I was talking to in Tokyo said he had worked 90 days straight, but only 9am-7pm on the weekends. It appears Fridays are not for everyone. Presumably bosses that want to meet up on the weekend have a few issues at home. What they need on a Friday is a JohnKu and a margarita to get them in the weekend mood.
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Ah the simple solutions. Thanks
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I would wish you a happy Friday, but it is Sunday. How about I pay it forward and say Happy Friday for next Friday? Well, there it is! 🙂
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I’ll take it. Thanks
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