Madness oh Hear!

Posted on 2005/11/24 09:56:11 (November 2005).

[Wednesday 23rd November]
Today I have decided to take some time translating a mail that we have got from our boss. As I always go into great length telling what he does and what he doesn't do, this time I think that it's better leaving the judgment to you guys/gals.
The translation is as close as possible to the original Italian version.
This mail is in relation to the impending Christmas holidays, with a final shot at the move that we will undergo right after the festivities.
A few explanations before reading are necessary. First of all, all of the people involved in this move are extremely upset and against the whole thing, on the other side, in a clear attempt of brain washing technique, our superior is taking every possible occasion to remind us HOW GREAT this thing is and HOW GOOD our lives will be from January. Of course this behaviour offends not only our little intelligence, but also our nerves.
Remember also that "Anarco-Democracy management" is also in place, meaning that we are usually advised what to do "if we have time", or there is also an endless search for volunteers and the like. (as opposed to simply tell people what to do fair and square).

Anyway, on with the goodies!

Hi,
Ideally we would like to close the company for the whole 2 weeks.

This must be taken into consideration by the design team as they need to plan developments for the new collection without those two weeks.

As for the commercial department we should be here on the 27th and 30th, maybe on the 2nd and 3rd of January.
Only one person is needed.

Volunteers?

As for the others - Holidays!
Holidays that from today I wish you serene, joyful and more than everything corroborant for a new "extra-different" start.

Clearly before the Christmas break we will have all the boxes ready.....
let's hope that we can find them in XXX(Name of the place where we will move) full of presents!

Bye,

XXxxxxx

The general reaction to this piece of greatness has been "YOU WHAT?", some people even replied to the mail telling him that he's probably lost his mind, which had the result of getting him upset and asking around, "like a brother", if that mail was so bad indeed.

My first idea was to send my resignation and put in the cover letter something like: "Here. That's the first present for you!", but since I have to get the surgery this scheme has been postponed till further notice.

In the past 4 days I have been somewhat TAME. It's quite strange for me, but I attribute this mood mostly to the jet lag, as it's taking an heavier toll than normal.
Today I am leaving for Florence, as the NHS strike is not going to affect the hospital where I am going to get the surgery, finally, albeit in not so good conditions, I will take some rest.

Shame that I will miss all the fun here in the office, but probably it's better this way...

Oh dear - the sooner you escape from there the better! Enjoy your time back in Florence and I hope the surgery goes well. (Finally I've written a comment for you!)

Posted by Caroline at 2005/11/24 20:04:01.

GGGOOOOOOOddddd girl!! :)
I have been waiting for the comment to arrive! Well let's hope that everything goes well, once I am fully fit I can think about the system to get away from the company... :P

Posted by Lox at 2005/11/25 13:24:36.

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