Sunday, January 18, 2015

An offbeat way to show initiative

Shortly after our company had moved into a new building, our manager asked us to conduct a phone test.  It unfolded like this:

Manager: I'd like to make sure that the on-hold message plays when everyone's on the phone.  So, if everyone would pick up a phone, I'll try calling in.

(After a long period of silence:)

Co-worker: We could use some on-hold music.  (singing:) "Do you know the way to San Jose...?"