Our office manager is not a bad man. Everyone likes him, and he looks out for all of us.
But I am beginning to wonder if he brings puppies to orphanages on weekends and then leaves with them an hour later. Because that’s how we feel right now.
Last week, he installed “on spec” a coffeemaker than brews individual cups of flavored coffees and hot chocolate. Instantly. Honest — it takes less time to brew a cup than it does to pour one for yourself. If you’ve seen them around, trust us: They are great.
Just not great enough to keep — it goes back to the company this week, and we’re all pretty bummed.
“It costs five times what we pay now for coffee,” he says. “It’s this or health insurance.”
I’m willing to give it a shot… anyone else?
Java jones: An in-house story
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A little birdie (who looked a lot like the office manger) told me that if employees wanted to keep the new coffeemaker then they should be prepared to purchase coffee as opposed to getting it free every day. So if you’re willing to shell out a little cash you can probably keep it. But not me. I prefer Diet Coke and spend my money on it. Come to think of it. That’s unfair. I should be getting free Diet Coke if you’re getting free coffee. This is outrageous. I’m going to complain.