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PAGE 4 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1995 There‘s plenty to do when boss is away In a casual phone conversation with a coâ€"worker yesterday morning, I was reminded that our boss is away in vacationland "Heh, heh," came my retort, "so while the boss is away, the mice will play, ch? Waddya have up your sleeve for this week?" "Uh, not a whole lot. Just a ton of work." "But, but, he‘s not here, we‘re footloose and fancy free. Shouldn‘t we be up to some no good?" "Probably, just don‘t have the time." He was right. The boss is away, and here we are carrying on as if he‘s here. What the heck is that all about? Well, I wanted to find out, so I did an informal survey among other workers, associates and friends and asked what one thing they would be sure to do if the boss was away for the week enjoyâ€" ing the sand, sails and surf. Here are a few of their responses, along with my spin on things: Take Friday off. Can‘t. Too many other people would say "oh, you and Rick take the same week off together? I tried to reach him eight times Friâ€" day, but they said he wasn‘t in." Golf at least three times. Why would I do something like that when he‘s away? I do it when he‘s here. (Just kidding. Hey, I mean it, just kidding.) Have a beer and pizza lunch every day. In this weather, are you kidding? We‘re all seeing yellow spots in front of our eyes from the heat and humidity as it is, who needs enhancement? No thanks, I get more than I can handle now. Put my feet up on her desk, spin around in her chair, and admire the view from the corner office. A not bad idea, except my boss works at a different location than I do. And doesn‘t have a corner office. Pump rock music through the phone system. Hey, then it would be next to impossible to hear callers on the blower. Hmmm, that notwithstanding, how would one go about arranging something like that? Leave every day at four. No way, you expect me to stay later when he‘s not here? (Just kidding, Part 11. (Hey, I mean it, just kidding.) Have casual day every day at the office. Sure, and like, who would notice? (See office location, above.) Tell someone that while she‘s away, I‘m the boss and will make all the decisions. May sound tantalizing for a week, but you have to live with it for the other 51 weeks. Far better to say, "send me something in writâ€" ing, we‘ll get back to you." That way, you still sound like the boss without having the responsibility that goes with ordering 1,500 metallic green Christmas greeting cards at $1.23 per, when you‘ve only got 604 clients and you‘re having an atrocious less 10 per cent month financially. Come in at 10 a.m., read the paper and have a coffee. Now there‘s an attractive idea, one I can really relate to. No, wait a minute, I forgot, I don‘t drink coffee. Cancel strategic planning. Boffo suggestion. All in favor? Leave messages on her voice mail with all the answers I haven‘t the nerve to give to her in person. I have a personal vendetta against voice mail. Way I see it, it simply allows you to avoid talking to someone by deliberately callâ€" ing when you know they aren‘t there. Whatsat, you say I‘m catchâ€" ing the drift? Pad the expense account. Thank you, no, I‘ll opt for steady employment instead. Sheesh, can you say copy machine? Drive her $50,000 car. Put fresh flowers on his desk prior to his return, and leave a note telling him that you all missed him terribly. That‘s more like it. And that the 48% profit rebound in his absence was Open his mail and take the free pens and luncheon Of course it was. Canadian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement #136379 Published every Wednesday by The Fairway Group 215 Fairway Rd. S., Kitchener, Ont. August®"16, 1995 Rick Campbell ‘s life Taking Care of Your Family ... JOSSLIN INSURANCE BROKERS A tat us dey C mmnmm:mmm Prices do not apply to previously purchased merchandise H=* 4 â€" 4* $ cce 2 KING ST. S. (Corner of King & Eb) WA I s 95Fhumy5m¢lDMCm |From As Pipes, Clamps & Hangers Extra .Lo-k 1 Year Nationwide Guarantee "The insurance SALE ONLY Discount Mufflers [Waterioo 746â€"1070 C lete Exhaust Servi eber North Sh:c.l.t:[}:@ggoll O;Vrl::go l ?c?i!t’w“lgfi‘fl.uu) Ofer vad Brough 10â€"15â€"06 at parkipat other apecial ofter ar warranty wark. 1 people m you‘ll hate â€"« 268§1!" i ar mm a2e 20% OFF accoutateceines bnak sncinscacemntone un "TILL AUGUST 318T starting at DR. GORDON D. PHILLIPs nly. Not vald wih any i ime of entmain. Petals & POS inc. _i is pleased to announce the relocation of his Dental Practice to 60 Bridgeport Rd. E. Waterloo 884â€"2162 I NEW PATIENTS WELCOME ':“*a_.id-m e £30400 Mon. Toas. Wod, Thars Sat Kitchener: 725 Ottawa St. S. e CAR CARE SPECIALS Buy 3, Get 1 FREE!| McPhereon Strute Excluded Clfi vald Bvough 101505 at periapading Mainghe®looafons anty. Mot vald wth wny Ou NEW FAX NUMBER Copyright © Meineia® 1906