Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again. This week’s prompt is “temp” and Nurse Linda says we can use it anyway we want. If you would like to join in go to Linda Hill’s site and find out how. http://lindaghill.com/2015/09/11/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-sept-1215/
Temp by John W. Howell © 2015
“So where do I put my things?”
“Excuse me but are you sure you have the right place?”
“Yeah. I’m the temp for Sally Sacrose.”
“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t know Sally was not in today.”
“Yeah, seems she is sick or something.”
“Sick? I just saw her yesterday was fine.”
“Well she‘s not fine today. I got a call that I was to fill in for the rest of the week.”
“I can’t believe it. I wonder why she didn’t call me?”
“You her boss?”
“No. I’m her friend.”
“Oh. Figures.”
“What do you mean figures?”
“You are all bent cause she didn’t call you.”
“It is strange.”
“Maybe she can’t.”
“Can’t what?”
“Call. Maybe she is hurt.”
“Oh my gosh. I better call her.”
“So where do I put my things?”
“In the break room is a cubby. You can put your stuff in there. Excuse me the phone is ringing.”
“Fine. I’ll go find it myself.”
“Oh my gosh Sally are you okay? I was so worried. You didn’t call me. Yes the temp is here. You’re kidding. No I can’t believe it. Are you sure you’re okay? Maybe you should go to the hospital. You sure? Okay I’ll let the boss know. Call me later okay? Good. Bye now.”
“How’s Sally?”
“Not that you would care she’s fine no thanks to you.”
“Aw come on. I just tapped her is all.”
“You hit her. Why?”
“I needed the work. It was the only way I could find a temp position. I had to make sure there was an opening.”
“So you hit Sally to take her out?”
“Well it was better than trying to give her the flu.”
“I can’t believe this. I’m going to the boss and report you.”
“Sure you are. Won’t do any good.”
“What do you mean won’t do any good.”
“The boss works for my dad. My dad will tell him to ignore it.”
“We’ll see.”
“Nice knowing you. Good luck on your next job.”
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Funny!
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Thanks.
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I think I worked with that guy during my temp days.
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Ha ha ha.
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Great one John. I enjoy the characters you come up with.
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Thank you Dan
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This one cracks me up.
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Thant is a good thing.
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I see it helps to have friends at the top.
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Way up top
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Reminds me of that ice skater who tapped the other skater on the leg. 🙂
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Ah yes. Good one.
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Ohhhh so that’s how it’s done! Turn the competition into speed-bumps! hehehe
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Yes. A speed bump doesn’t move too fast.
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This happens right… Hope the temp gets the boot.
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I’m sure. (when they become head of the company)
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Work is tough to find these days. Takes some gumption! 🙂
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I know. Work is the curse of the drinking class.
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Probably easier than trying to give her the flu, too. 😉
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So true.
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