My company hired some new sales people to get out there and make some sales. Start bringing in that cash. Yesterday my boss was giving them all a tour of the newsroom. When tours come through I usually go into ”employee of the month mode.” I start typing really fast and loud so everyone knows I’m doing my work extra hard. I also answer the phone like a customer service champion: “Good morning (/afternoon), and thank you, sincerely, for calling [where I work]. My name is Andy and I am thrilled to be able to help you. Now, what can I do for you today?”
So, yesterday this group comes by, and while I was acting all “office superstar” I noticed my boss just pointing at me. My first thought was that he was saying “And behind that odd looking creature is the lake.” Then I heard him say, “We can’t really see you” (I’m a sloucher). I sat up a little taller, thinking that good posture probably correlates to better productivity. But actually he was pointing out to all the new hires that I was growing my beard out for an entire year. I think one of them asked if I had lost a bet or something because he said, “Nope, it’s even better” and explained the whole charity aspect of it.
They all seemed completely unamused.
I’m on medicine right now that has a side effect of “confusion” which I didn’t think was actually that serious but it certainly doesn’t make it easy to type these things.
On another note, my girlfriend is really starting to hate this beard. She suggests every day that I shave it off, which I just cannot do. That doesn’t stop her. She also will just pull a random hair out every few days, which is very unpleasant. But hey, it’s a small price to pay.
Speaking of pay, we’ve seen a dip in donations lately, so if you are able to donate, please do. The Domestic Violence Center needs all the help it can get. I think I’m going to set up a Paypal account this weekend, to make it easier to donate if you don’t have Facebook. I’ll also figure out a way that you can donate by check.
Year of the Beard signing off.
