The mix up

So when you get a new boss, a bit of effort goes in to making a good first impression. I have to admit that over the years this effort has been decreasing, but I am happy to say that it is still there.

I think it dropped an extra notch at forty, which I find rather funny.

But a little thought and preparation still goes in, it isn't good if the new boss thinks you are a complete loser and a waste of space now is it??

So our first meeting in person was to be before a critical team meeting. So breakfast in the hotel seemed fitting.

To my displeasure (disgust seems a little harsh) he suggested 7am. Gulp !

I don't do 7am dressed and talking meets.

However I amicably agreed. (Don't think there was much choice, otherwise I might have debated)

So the night before I set my alarm for the latest possible time. You see I only have to spend one minute in the lift to get to the hotel breakfast bar and my hair well, that is a time saver. Have a shower the night before, lay out my clothes, do all the required prep, so that means alarm is set for 6.50. Yep a 10 min turnaround is fine.

So the morning arrives and I jump up as the alarm buzzes (or chirps). I head straight to the bathroom and start the surgical drill. No time to spare. Every second counts.

By 7.01, I was already at the table. Waiting.

I slowly got my breakfast choices and then piled the papers for discussion in the order of priority.

Strange. Still waiting.

I then realise I have left my phone in the room. Drat.  As it is nearing 7.10 I figure I need to get it as the chances are, I will have a text to explain the lack of appearance.

I decide to run upstairs, grab the phone, then return.

As predicted, a missed call and a text. "Sorry will be 5 mins late".

But it's now 7.15. I then decided to call, something was fishy. He stated clearly that he was sat on the right next to the cornflakes. But he wasn't.

Then it dawned on him. He was in the wrong hotel. Oopps!!! At least he was in the wrong location, not me!!

Then the next run of events then happened, which are not very exciting to report anyway.

But I am truly glad to say that my eyes are now fully open, I feel awake and ready for him to arrive at 08.10. A more human time anyway.  (So as you can see I am using the time to blog)

That will teach him to ask me for 7am meetings.

I really hope he has learned his lesson!