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iamus
09:55 / 12.11.04
Oh Dear.

I was meant to go in for a trial shift for a new job today, but I didn't make it. I woke up fifteen minutes after I should have started (after dreaming about being late for it no less). I ran downstairs and phoned them up. The conversation went thusly:

Employer: Encore Catering, may I help?

Me: Hi I'm (name omitted to preserve mystery). I was meant to start today.

Employer: Hi (name omitted to prevent ennui). What can I do for you?

Me: I'm really, really, really sorry. I'm late but I'm on my way in now.

Employer: (Silence interspersed with the clatter of dishes)

Me: Hello?

Employer: (Silence continues)

Me: Hello?

Employer: (Yet more silence)

Me: Hello?

Employer: (Distinct sound of phone being hung up. Dish clatter ceases. Dial tone commences)

Me: D'oh!



I've been a twat.
Engage my masochistic side by counting the ways or engage my hugglific side by offering empathy with similar stories of idiocy.

Dear Oh Dear......
 
 
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10:13 / 12.11.04
Sorry to hear that Meludreen. Comfort yourself by knowing that it wasn't meant to be and that you didn't have to waste 1 second of your time actually at the place finding that out.

I was late this morning too.
 
  
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