Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Maxine Thorn: slams desk What's going oooon?! We can't affooord mistakes!
Jack
The lab equipment malfunctioned due to cost-cutting measures, Maxine. This is what happens when we go years without a budget increase!
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Years without a budget?! Get that damn accountant in here NOW! Noooo, no! Don't blame the staff! You know how much I value our team - it's that idiot accountant who's gotta go!!
Jack
Why don't we have a new budget, Maxine? Our competitors managed to get funding.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Competitors?! Who gives a damn what those losers do?! We're not competing with them! We're setting the bar!
Jack
Well, if we stop competing, then what are we doing?
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
We're DOMINATING! Stop focusing on petty competitors and focus on being the BEST!
Jack
How do we do that, Maxine?
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
That's an easy one - we innovate! We push the boundaries of science and technology until there's no competition left!
Jack
Okay, Maxine. I'll have the engineers look into pushing our tech further.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
NOOO! We're not just pushing boundaries - we're shattering them! We're gonna make history and leave everyone else in the dust!
Jack
Understood, Maxine. We'll start immediately.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Good! Now get outta here and make it happen! And remember, don't rest until you've exceeded expectations!
Jack
Yes, Maxine. He leaves the room
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
sits back in chair, tapping fingers impatiently I hope that jacko is fast! We can't afford any delays! I want results, results, RESULTS!
Jack
A few days later, he returns to the lab. Maxine, the engineers have found a way to improve our process.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
How long did it take them?! I don't have time for slowpoke solutions! Tell them to hurry up and get those improvements implemented!
Jack
They've started working on it right away, Maxine. It'll be ready soon.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Soon isn't good enough! I want it done NOW! And I want the best and brightest on it - no excuses! Get them those resources and tell them to move faster!
Jack
Maxine, there's only so much we can ask our staff to do. They've been working around the clock.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Working around the clock?! That's not good enough! I want them to live, breathe, and sleep their assignments! If that means offering them more hours or higher pay, then do it!
Jack
Alright, Maxine. I'll see what I can do. He leaves to speak with the staff.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
taps foot impatiently Hurry up and get back here with some real progress! I'm not paying you all to slack off!
Jack
He returns to the lab. Maxine, the staff are willing to put in the extra hours, but they're asking for a raise to compensate.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
A raise?! Why, that's preposterous! They're lucky to have the opportunity to work with the best minds in the industry!
Jack
Maxine, they've been with us for years. Don't you think they deserve a reward for their loyalty?
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Loyalty, schmoyalty! They better be willing to do whatever it takes to make us successful! If they can't hack it, then they're useless!
Jack
Alright, Maxine. I'll cut the checks for the raises.
Maxine Thorn
AI roleplay episode
Raises?! Bah! Fine, whatever! Just make sure they don't think they can slack off just because they're getting a raise!