Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Email red tape

Coworker sends task email: Task: Clean my whiteboard

Roomie: I don't have the requisite experience for that job.

Coworker: Excuses: on time. Task: Overdue.

Roomie: I'm sorry. I don't speak English.

Coworker: Eanclay ymay oardbay!

Roomie: I’m going to have to have you fill out some forms in order to properly document the need for me to clean your board.

Coworker: Clean it or FDA will declare it a biohazard, and you will be doing paperwork for years.

Roomie: We should discuss this. Are you free on Friday for a meeting?

Coworker: AGH! Next you will probably suggest a process council.

Roomie: Actually this probably needs a working group.

No comments: