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Honey in a minute

I was in the middle of a conference call from my home with my team of agents. My husband signaled me at my office door and I put the mute button on (so I thought) He was in his underwear and said, "Come on, I've been waiting forever!" I replied, "Honey, I'll be there in a minute. Your sex (I used a different word) awaits you! I returned to my call...only to hear uncontrollable laughing on the other end of the line...no, i did not mute the phone! Talk about being embarrassed for a loooong time!

 Rate It |Post Comment | 3 Comments | Story Date:2008-07-24 | Share Story

Entertainment Expenses

I was reviewing one of my Sales Reps expense report not that long ago. I try not to micro manage and never bounce expense reports. A the receipt was for a three hundred dollars and I did not recognize the name as a restaurant and was trying to figure out what type of entertainment the Rep expensed with my Vice President. When I called him, and the Rep. explained, it sure was a You Have Got to Be Kidding (Perfect name by the way) moment. Evidently, the Vice President called an escort service and had the Sales Rep. expense the service. The Rep explained that the VP said it would be more impressive if he attended a dinner with a customer with a woman on his arm. Both are providing their services elsewhere with other employers.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 1 Comments | Story Date:2008-08-01 | Share Story

I Thought We Were Friends…

I temporarily worked at an advertising agency three years ago. I started with my then best friend and we were on probationary employment status for six months. During the first months of work, we were always helping each other and we went home together every day. It was fun working there because I knew that she’s there to support me. But, it did not go smoothly after a while. I thought that I was just paranoid on her competitive behavior towards me. I did not realize the depth of our conflict until the day I was fired. She got the job permanently and I was dumped. I saw a former colleague a few days later and she told me that my friend talked with the boss behind my back. She backstabbed me just to get the position. Until now, I still can’t forgive her for what she did.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 5 Comments | Story Date:2008-09-07 | Share Story

Secret Admirer

My wife and I worked in different advertising agencies. She has a colleague which is not physically hot but is very witty. If I was not married, I would certainly fall for her. She is nice to me. Sometimes, I feel that she is extra nicer to me. She sends me email every day and we text each other almost every day too. I feel guilty to my wife. Even though we are not doing any mistakes, my mind tells me that I am wrong. I am actually liking her secretly. She can make me smile. When she is sad, I also feel unhappy. There are times that I wanted to end my communications with her. But, I just can’t.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 3 Comments | Story Date:2008-09-09 | Share Story

The Sneeze

When I was just starting out, I was introduced to the team that I was going to be working with and as I was about to shake hands with one of my co-workers, I sneezed. The worst part was that a snot came out of my nose and landed on my co-workers sleeve. It was very embarassing to say the least!

 Rate It |Post Comment | 1 Comments | Story Date:2008-11-14 | Share Story

Always Read the Restroom sign!

I went to use the ladies room to freshen up before an interview and I really, really wanted the job. As I looked up, a man had just zipped up and our eyes met. Yes, I had walked into the men’s room. As luck would have it. I sat down at the interview (Thank God it was in the public lobby area of the hotel) . Mr. Men’s room was conducting the interview. He was great and cleared the air up front and tried to make a joke of it. I was so embarrassed and nervous I blew the interview.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 1 Comments | Story Date:2009-01-05 | Share Story

Love or Lust skews perceptions

Check this out. We work in the marketing department and our director is obviously having an affair with our coworker. Our coworker, to be fair is an average employee. Not great, not necessarily a slacker either. However, every suggestion he has made, our boss would go on and on about what a great idea it was and he needed to lead the team on this concept. To test it, I fed him an idea I had a few months ago that she shot down. He presented and all of a sudden she loved the idea. She just promoted him which comes with a big salary increase! Unbelieveable, we all just roll our eyes when he makes a statemnet and she praises and praises him.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 3 Comments | Story Date:2008-07-23 | Share Story

I felt like I was in High School

A female coworker was having an affair with another manager (he was married) that was living out of state. When we would attend meetings, they would hold hands in the back seat of the rental car. (I would drive & they evidently forgot about the rearview mirror). We would do the tourist thing and walk around the different cities. They would be kissing while walking behind us. We would turn and they would drop their hands just like they were in high school & caught by parents. Even after they were reprimanded by HR, they persisted. I since have left the company, not sure if they are still dating.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 3 Comments | Story Date:2008-08-11 | Share Story

Office Stop-Over

I stayed late in the office one day to finish a report in marketing together with my couple coworkers. Before I get my job done, they told me that they would go ahead. I waived to them and continued with my work. After ten minutes, I decided to go home. I passed by the conference room when I heard a peculiar sound. I slightly opened the room and saw my couple colleagues naked and making out. They made a stop-over before going home. Enter your story here! Click on categories to view stories from other visitors.

 Rate It |Post Comment | 2 Comments | Story Date:2008-08-13 | Share Story

Group Email

The instant message error with this website made me rememember what a co-manager did at one time. He completed an anuual review and sent it to the entire company. He than sent out an email saying please delete the email without reading. That was like telling a teenage boy not to look at a Playboy Magazine sitting in his room

 Rate It |Post Comment | 1 Comments | Story Date:2008-08-13 | Share Story
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