Helena Handbasket

By Tivoli

If only my journey to work lasted nine hours and the time spent there less than one, rather than the other way around.
Following this glorious start I was keen to get on with my latest task, because even though the employer could be improved, I do enjoy my work.
I've had a really nasty cold, which is improving, but not without tactical support.
And so it was I had a pint of hot Robinsons Apple & Blackcurrant on my desk this morning to sip at while completing the latest request. 
You know what comes next don't you.
Yes. Crash. A pint of hot squash knocked all over the laptop. Poor thing didn't stand a chance.
I went through all the motions, though I knew immediately it was terminal. I called our IT support and told them I'd just killed an AutoCAD-enabled laptop and they were on the case right away.
Then I tapped on our MD's office door to break the bad news. No point in ducking blame.
Everyone was very good about it. A new laptop was set-up within two hours and it's a treat to work with. I reported back to my colleagues that I'd been rewarded for breaking stuff and now they all have funny little sabotage plans up their sleeves.
I realise, reading back through this text, that you might suspect that this morning's accident was not an accident, but you have my word, really it was.

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