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
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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
Episode 2: The Interview Continues
Robin is still wearing a suit with some ragged edges. She is bouncing her leg, and her coffee cup is drained. Jill: So, mostly you’ll be running reports and creating pivot tables. Robin: Sounds good, at college – Jill: Also, you’re just going to have to ignore Brian. Robin looks blankly. Jill: He’s a schmutz. … Continue reading
Episode 1: The Interview
Robin is wearing a suit with some ragged edges. It looks like it may be six years old. It is six years old. The last time she wore it was for mock trial sophomore year of high school. She is fumbling with the edge of her coffee cup. Brian: So, you’ve just graduated. And you’re looking for … Continue reading
Days of Our Funds 