Robin is sitting at her desk with her feet up. She is wearing leggings and a white tee. She may have slept in them. There is a pile of half-eaten pizza. She is licking chunky peanut butter off of a spoon. Kate Nash is playing in the background. Pan out- there is no one … Continue reading
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Episode 11: The Darling
Robin is sitting at her desk. She is eating a danish. The phone rings. Robin looks the phone. She ignores it. *Two minutes later* The phone rings. Robin ignores it. *Three minutes later*, Jill is now also in the office. The phone rings. Robin is about to ignore it, looks at Jill. Looks at phone. … Continue reading
Episode 10: The Morning Reports Delay
Brian: About yesterday. Robin looks blankly Brian: With Jill. Robin still looks like a deer caught in the headlights Brian: Don’t learn from her when she does things like that. She’s out of control. And it makes this workplace somewhat unprofessional. Pause. Pause. Pause. Brian: As in, don’t yell like that. It’s unprofessional. Robin: Have … Continue reading
Episode 9: The Errand
Robin is sitting at her desk. She is filing her nails, very very slowly to avoid making noise. White dust is collecting faster than a coke addict’s sidetable. The phone rings. Robin: HedgeFund Capital Nancy: IS Brian THERE?! Robin: He’s currently in a meeting, I can give you his voicemail or you can leave a … Continue reading
Episode 8: The Translation
Robin is eating scrambled eggs out of a bowl. We have no idea how she made that happen. The phone rings. Robin looks at the callerID Robin: Larry, Brian isn’t here. Larry: Oh. Right. Two hours later. Robin is perusing her e-mail while eating a pile of almonds. They have been separated into two piles. … Continue reading
Episode 7: The Humor of Robin
Robin is sitting at her desk, she has three plates in front of her. One has a bagel. One has a mound of fruit. The third is covered with danishes, muffins and mini croissants, she is struggling to clingwrap the plate of baked goods. The phone rings. Robin looks at the callerID, sighs, detangles from … Continue reading
Episode 6: HR, Please!
Robin is at her desk. She is eating a bagel with no hands, cream cheese dribbling out the side of her mouth while she types. She sort of looks like a baby bird trying to eat. Her hair is held up with three pencils. Brian: ROBIN! Robin sighs, leans back, and calls over her shoulder … Continue reading
Episode 5: The Blackberry
Robin sits in her office. Papers everywhere. The shredding pile is overflowing. She taps away at her keyboard while drinking coffee. It’s either spiked or disgusting. She leans over and plays her voicemail. Speaker: You have one new message, to listen to your messages – Robin strikes a key Speaker: First new message. … *static* … Continue reading
Episode 4: The Offer
Robin is sprawled on a couch with a clubfoot raised on four pillows. She is eating popcorn out of a bowl balanced on her stomach. Her eyes are glazed over on a Law and Order: SVU Marathon. She may have been here for days. Or weeks without moving. Her phone buzzes, and by the fourth … Continue reading
Episode 3: The Odd Interviewer
Robin is still wearing the suit. Her leg is bouncing furiously. Nate: … So. Robin: So. Would you like me to tell you a little bit about my experience? Nate: Well, I just joined, so, I’m not really sure why I’m here. Robin: … Why you’re at this company? Nate: Why I’m in this meeting. … Continue reading
Days of Our Funds 