OFFICE LIFE CAN BE SWEET SHA...

I had the biggest laugh at work recently while talking to a colleague about some of the things I felt he wasn’t doing so well.

He apologised and promised to put measures in place to improve — adding that working solo on those tasks was the main reason his deliveries had been inconsistent.

Curious about helping him get better, I asked:

“Name one person you’d like to work with. Someone detailed, knowledgeable, and reliable enough to ensure those indicator sheets are always ticked at the end of each task.”

Omoooo!

I was flabbergasted when he said Zion.

I couldn’t hide my shock.

Zion?! The same guy who sometimes forgets his own name? 😄

He’s good at his job, no doubt. But I’ve learnt to never speak to him without a pen and notepad in his hand — and even that’s no guarantee.

So why Zion?

After a bit of probing, the truth came out.

Zion buys him shawarma all the time.

He wasn’t picked based on capability — but on edibility. 😂

Let’s just say I didn’t approve that pairing.

I suggested someone else more suited to the job — hoping this new duo would focus on the work, not waistlines.

Office life can be sweet sha. Enjoy it while you can still work.

Shalom.

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