October 23, 2003
GUEST BELI-BLOGGER LEE MCD: ORDERING LUNCH AT THE OFFICE
Mikal has no time for lunch today - he is super busy. This may help his diet, though. Plus, I understand he's quite demanding (see below), so don't bother ordering anything for him! He will be back for Four for Friday!!!!
The lunch decision: it's made every day. It's easy. It's difficult. It's a pain... There are so many choices. Can it be stressful???? Evidently. And if you ever order for your boss, you may feel pressure to "get it right," especially if your boss is a demanding professional, which some say I am.
Recently, a partner in a prestigious midtown Manhattan law firm complained about the quality of sushi that was delivered to the firm. She then asked a para-legal to find some better sushi. The para-legal's response has become a sort of mantra for all the folks who have to order food and do other menial tasks for such demanding bosses. Akin to the famous "memo" in Jerry Maguire, "The Things We Think And Do Not Say: The Future of Our Business," the "Sushi Memo" has become a hot topic and is now widely-circulated among top law firms and other industries. Click here to read the "Sushi Memo."
Demanding? Yes. But very good work on the part of the paralegal! I'd like menus and reviews without having to call Infone for directions and reservations. Plus, I buy lunch for my staff and colleagues every now and then as a kind gesture and reflection of my appreciation for their hard work. Wheeww! There. I've said it. I'm a good boss. Good day!
Posted by at October 23, 2003 6:00 AM
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Maybe I'm just not cut out to be an underling. Maybe I'm just too independent. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive, currently having a boss who literally cannot write a sentence on his own (literally - and he has a PhD, but don't get me started there...). Still, sounds like what this paralegal's boss needs for lunch is a heapin' helpin' of "Get the hell over yourself" if he/she cannot just freaking order his/her own damn lunch.
