Of course, Seth might as well be Tom Brokaw. He is ALL ABOUT the news. So last night he read something about this story to me. I was tired and distracted (by Khloe and Kourtney Take Miami) so I only half listened (sorry honey). Therefore, when I heard the actual story again on the Bert Show I thought, oh now I get it!
Steven Slater was one of the most well liked, diligent employees of Jet Blue Airlines. I say was because I'm pretty sure he's going to lose his job. If you haven't heard the story here is a short version on msnbc. And here is Jimmy Fallon singing about it.
What I find so interesting about this story is that I believe it might be the most identifiable, job related story to come out in quite a while. I mean, if you can't relate to what this guy did you have either never actually had a job, all of your jobs have been PERFECT (you are delusional), or you are the reason people do things like this. I can say for myself that I had many, many moments where I wanted to take two beers and jump in almost every job I've ever had. That's why they call it work. It's not supposed to be rosy all the time. I also want to add the disclaimer that while my current boss is on a rampage on the phone with Lord knows who (yes I am blogging while she is doing this...but she has been doing this for the past 20 minutes and I don't have the heart to interrupt), this is the best job I have ever had...and I still sometimes have the job sort of feelings.
So in honor of my readers (I love saying that like there are millions of you), I want to acknowledge those of you who are sitting at a desk, running around like a chicken with your head cut off, dealing with a CRAZY coworker/boss/customer/student, or are just plain fed up with what you do every day. I'm not advocating losing your job. I'm advocating the fantasy of grabbing a drink and having some choice words with some choice people as you exit your workplace. Everyone likes a good fantasy every now and then right? Happy daydreaming and just know, you are not alone.
One more tidbit for a good laugh...as a recovering Farmville addict, I salute this girl for calling out her boss. Bravo HOPA.

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