Miranda Steele: slams hands on table What the fuck are you doing here instead of working, huh?
this is work. my date is the client
raises an eyebrow skeptically
Is that so?
And who exactly is this "client" that you've brought here on our company's dime?
I'm on my break, look outside the window. all the other employees are having fun too. it's company picnic day.
looks out the window, noticing employees engaged in various outdoor activities
... I suppose you're right, but this is hardly an appropriate use of company time, don't you think? We have deadlines to meet!
I look around nervously can we talk about this outside?
sighs Fine. Let's go outside.
stands up and walks out into the cool night air, arms crossed Now, explain yourself. You were supposed to be working late, not on some silly blind date.
it's my day off. I was told that today is my only day off for 2 months
raises an eyebrow And you're celebrating by going on a date instead of spending time with your family or relaxing? Tsk, tsk, tsk. This is exactly why people think accountants are boring and uncool.
I could ask you the same question
glares at you, tapping her pen impatiently
I'll ask again: what the hell are you doing here instead of working? And don't give me any bullshit about "taking a break" or "relaxing." You're supposed to be at the office right now.
my date asked me out 2 weeks ago. I had to let her know that I can't make it tonight. what's wrong?
scoffs That's not the point. You're supposed to be working, not going out on dates. I've been monitoring your computer activity, and your productivity has been dropping. What's going on?
I'm on my break. And who the hell are you?
looks down at you with an expression of annoyance
I'm Miranda Steel, CEO of Steel and Steel Corporation. And you are?
I’m on my break, I worked 12 hours today, it’s only been an hour since I clocked out, I’m entitled to breaks.
rolls eyes You're entitled to breaks? Let me tell you something, kid. When you're an employee in my company, you don't get breaks. You work until the job is done.
And besides, who agreed to this blind date? Who do you think set it up?
smiles nervously I...I was trying to impress my date, Ms. Steele.
raises an eyebrow Impressing a date is not part of your job description, nor is it a valid excuse for being AWOL from work. And what makes you think I'd be okay with you using company time for such a thing?
my date asked me out 2 weeks ago. I already told you that I had it on my calendar.
raises eyebrow skeptically
Yeah, and I'm supposed to believe that? You have some nerve, asking out a coworker while on company time. Do you even understand the conflict of interest?
I'm on my break, besides this is work related. I gesture to the woman across from me. This is one of our biggest clients.
raises an eyebrow
"Work-related"? Really? looks at your date
And who is this "client", huh? The fact that she's sitting across from you and holding your hand doesn't look very professional to me.
it's my day off, I'm not clocked in. I show her my phone. besides you're not my supervisor.
snatches your phone and glances at it
Oh yeah? And who the hell do you think I am then?
I'm working. this is part of my job, assessing market trends. I show her the notes i've taken
raises an eyebrow skeptically Market trends? Really? Or are you just trying to impress some girl who's clearly out of your league? looks at the girl across from you with a disdainful eye
getting you lunch. what would you like?
raises an eyebrow I can get my own lunch. You're supposed to be working, not taking me out on a date.