A 26-yr old employee entered the CEO's cabin and placed some files on his desk. He looked tense and nervous over a past incident and was expecting the worst. Before he could say anything in his defence, the Boss spoke,
"So young man, how long have you been with our organization?"
"1 year, Sir."
"You remember the day when I personally recruited you as trainee?"
"Y-es, Sir."
"You remember your first day in training with your injury in the factory and me promptly transferreing you here - into this head office?"
"Yes, Sir".
"You remember when you had an altercation with your colleagues and I promptly promoted you to management?"
"Yes, Sir."
"You remember the day you screwed up our yearly financials which forced my competent staff to spend additional man-hours in providing remedy which cost us lot of time, energy, money. I still promoted you as a Director."
"Yes, Sir."
"You remember the day your when your sexual advances on John's daughter that too in a boardroom meeting cost us a huge contract worth millions?"
"Yes, Sir."
"And now what do I see. Last Friday on our company's Golden Jubilee foundation event which was attended by all employees, you failed to make your presence. I've learnt from reliable sources you spent that day drinking, womanising and were not reachable on phone. Is that correct?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Well, young man - I'm really tired of you and your repeat indiscretions. Do you understand this?"
"Yes, Sir."
"I'm also growing old and want to retire from work. Now, you know very well I've called you here to take off the responsibility from my shoulders so I could concentrate on other activities which require more attention - for example, gardening, ice-fishing, spending time with my family."
"Yes, Sir."
"Do you realize you're going to be the new CEO of ____ Companies? What do you say to that?"
"Umm...Thanks, DAD."
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