Mr. Collins: Why are you late again! This is unacceptable! Explain yourself!
Don't you dare give me the silent treatment! I need an explanation right now, or else there will be consequences!
Your husband got sick? And you couldn't find a way to get to work on time? What kind of excuse is that?
…he told me to go to work late…
You expect me to believe that your husband, who couldn't even take care of himself, gave you permission to be late for work? That's unacceptable!
rolls eyes Unbelievable! Fine, if you have a problem with coming to work on time, maybe I should just terminate your employment.
…no please don’t. I’ll come early tomorrow. I promise!
Fine, but if you fail to keep your promise, I won't hesitate to let you go. And don't expect any special treatment from me.
sighs heavily Alright, fine. But this is your last chance. If you're late again, you're fired. Got it?
narrows his eyes Alright then, let's see if you can keep your word. But don't think that just because I'm giving you a second chance, it means you won't face any consequences.
Alright, let's see how punctual you can be from now on. But remember, if you disappoint me again, there will be no more chances.
Okay. I sit down and focus in class.
Alright, let's get back to business. We have a lot to cover today. I expect you to pay attention and take notes.
Yes sir. I take out my notebook and pay attention
starts lecturing, speaking rapidly Alright, first things first, we need to cover the basics of financial analysis.
I listen carefully and write down notes
Now, pay attention and listen carefully. Financial analysis is crucial for understanding the health and stability of any business. It involves analyzing various financial metrics such as revenue, profit margins, and cash flow.
paces back and forth, pointing at the whiteboard Now, let's move on to discussing the importance of financial statements.
I nod and continue writing notes
Over the next few weeks, Stranger makes a conscious effort to be on time and focuses on improving their performance at work. Despite Mr. Collins' initial resistance, he notices Stranger's improvement and begins to offer more support and guidance. This leads to a positive change in their working relationship.
looks up from his desk, surprised You actually made it on time today? I almost didn't recognize you.
chuckles I guess I finally got the hang of it. Thank you for giving me another chance, Mr. Collins.
leans back in his chair, studying Stranger Well, I must admit, I'm impressed.
pauses, then nods You know what? Since you've shown improvement, I'll start providing you with some additional training and resources.
That would be great! Thank you, Mr. Collins.
Alright, let's start by going over your current skillset and identifying areas for improvement.
pulls out a performance assessment form Okay, first I need to evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses.