August 10, 2004
Busted
The Bazar Fez is owned by Matt's home stay family.
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The other day, Karen, Chris’s mom, introduced me to a family friend as Chris’s boss. I kinda like the sound of it, but you know times have changed since I was his age. If you told me to do something I’d jump up, salute, click my heels and then run off to complete the task.
Nowadays, I’m reminded of our friend Dan's marriage to Linda. Dan brought one son to the marriage; Linda, two daughters. Her youngest daughter, Rebecca, at maybe five or six, sized-up this new authority figure and said, “You are not the boss of me.” That’s pretty much how it is these days.
“Chris, could you please get the can of brown stain from the back of the truck? If you do I’ll buy lunch and give you a raise”
“What do you think I am? A dog and you’re playing fetch?”
Yeah, I too thought that was a pretty snappy comeback, but I got that last laugh. Tomorrow I'll explain how.
I hate the word "boss" and prefer supervisor. Boss indicates bossy and you're not bossy. When I was a "boss" and was referred to as such I just HATED it. Look forward to hearing how you got the last word with this youngin.
Posted by subordinate.On the other hand, the moniker boss deosn't pussyfoot around looking for a softer PC pseudonym...
Fact is, when you're the accountable one, you are the boss...and a good one at that.
I say call a spade a spade.
Posted by callaspade.I say "fire him". If he doesn't learn to jump up and salute now...when will he? Kid must have been raised by wolves....
Posted by Michael at August 10, 2004 07:11 AM
I hate the word "boss" and prefer supervisor. Boss indicates bossy and you're not bossy. When I was a "boss" and was referred to as such I just HATED it. Look forward to hearing how you got the last word with this youngin.
Posted by: subordinateat August 10, 2004 03:01 PMOn the other hand, the moniker boss deosn't pussyfoot around looking for a softer PC pseudonym...
Fact is, when you're the accountable one, you are the boss...and a good one at that.
I say call a spade a spade.
Posted by: callaspadeat August 13, 2004 09:38 AMI say "fire him". If he doesn't learn to jump up and salute now...when will he? Kid must have been raised by wolves....