Valley Viper
"You!"
Fully drunk co-workers eye over to you. You are the short, stalky man, now dancing by yourself on the makeshift dance floor. They can't believe that this cocky, ex-hockey player, who has a habit of coming to work late, smelling like booze and unshaven, has won the draw. Moreover, you always received gifts. You have all perks. A comfortable office, new Mac and you deal with SWAG (Salesmen With A Gift) everyday. Your clients are very generous with you, as long as you consider to be generous with them. You receive concert and event tickets weekly. How can it be possible that you now win the Christmas party's GRAND PRIZE?
Two weeks ago, at the weekly Monday morning meeting, you walked in just in time to catch the tail end of the president's speech, "... and I'm throwing in $500".
During your regular morning rounds of chit-chat you found out the details. Airfare for two. Accommodations for two. A paid, week off-work, so you don't have to use any of your holiday time. And the boss is giving you an extra $500 to spend?
"Have a great time." he says handing you the envelope, lacking the sincerity.
You make your way back to your table, pretending every floor title is red hot. No one is impressed but none of the negative glares faze you. Tonight, while shadow boxing to a techno beat, you are grinning ear to ear. You are thinking of your first all-inclusive vacation, funded by the company.
Your date, Jennifer walks over to you and congratulates you. Before you can respond, Nick yells, "Guess you guys are gonna have a great time."
A frown crosses your face. Do you have to take her? You've only been dating for 2 weeks.
Fully drunk co-workers eye over to you. You are the short, stalky man, now dancing by yourself on the makeshift dance floor. They can't believe that this cocky, ex-hockey player, who has a habit of coming to work late, smelling like booze and unshaven, has won the draw. Moreover, you always received gifts. You have all perks. A comfortable office, new Mac and you deal with SWAG (Salesmen With A Gift) everyday. Your clients are very generous with you, as long as you consider to be generous with them. You receive concert and event tickets weekly. How can it be possible that you now win the Christmas party's GRAND PRIZE?
Two weeks ago, at the weekly Monday morning meeting, you walked in just in time to catch the tail end of the president's speech, "... and I'm throwing in $500".
During your regular morning rounds of chit-chat you found out the details. Airfare for two. Accommodations for two. A paid, week off-work, so you don't have to use any of your holiday time. And the boss is giving you an extra $500 to spend?
"Have a great time." he says handing you the envelope, lacking the sincerity.
You make your way back to your table, pretending every floor title is red hot. No one is impressed but none of the negative glares faze you. Tonight, while shadow boxing to a techno beat, you are grinning ear to ear. You are thinking of your first all-inclusive vacation, funded by the company.
Your date, Jennifer walks over to you and congratulates you. Before you can respond, Nick yells, "Guess you guys are gonna have a great time."
A frown crosses your face. Do you have to take her? You've only been dating for 2 weeks.