posted on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007 @ 12:15
my yesterday and today (i'm currently at lunch) was/is consumed with a seminar on purchasing. i love the guy teaching it because 1) he's fucking smart as hell and 2) he doesn't make us do shitty group work. he'll call on people, but he usually sticks to the same ones. i've been designated the contract administrator, and today i was the "woman's perspective."
this morning he was talking about our five basic needs. he said a salesman isn't making any sales, so doesn't have any commission money. "so he says, 'sorry honey, but instead of going to steak and ale tonight, how about we barbeque up some bologna instead?' now let me get a woman's perspective. chelsea, is this going to be okay?"
"...not so much."
"[looking sad] but the guy's down on his luck. he just doesn't have the money."
"well if he straight up comes out and tells me he's broke then i'll understand." (this entire bit of youthful honesty made everyone laugh. i'm the youngest one in there.)
"okay, so now his biological needs aren't being met because he can't buy food. and if he can't buy food, how's he going to pay for his $500 apartment? there goes his safety. and i'm pretty sure we can just [gestures at me] skip over the love. he's getting a handshake instead of a kiss tonight. and his self esteem? [gestures again at me] it's gone!"
now those 25 people know the crushing pressure owen lives with every day. ^_^
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