the office. They’d never believe in us if they had to come
there. I’m not sure how some of my co-workers, who choose
to do their meetings there manage to swing it. Probably with
free lunch. I’ve seen lunch being ordered in before. I always
thought that it was for board meetings or other staff meetings,
but maybe it’s for clients too.
Free lunch usually makes people happy. Free lunch is a
great tool to use in place of bribery, just an FYI. Treat a client
to lunch and often they are much happier.
As soon as I’m outside, I snatch my phone out of my
purse and dial Steph’s number. I realize that it’s Monday
morning and she might be in class, but I don’t think that starts
until ten, and it’s only just past nine. She answers right away.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t even think before I called you. Are
you in class?”
“Not yet. What’s up?”
“I just got called into work. I thought I was going to
get fired, but because you sent that recommendation and stated
how happy you were and everything, they gave me more
clients and gave me a raise. It looks like I’m not getting booted
after all.”
“Oh my gosh! That’s great! I’m so happy. I was really
worried.”
“Whatever you wrote worked wonders. Seriously.
Thank you!”
“It was no problem.” She lowers her voice. “We know
that you did a great job. It was me who messed it up.
Although, I’m glad that I did.”
I get that warm feeling back in my chest and I know
I’m shining like a freaking lamp again as I walk down the