Work Daze

//PHWEEEEEEEET!// The starting whistle... The ever annoying...DAMNABLE starting whistle that signals the continuation of your daily ritual Go to the table Fold up a box Place a package IN the box Tape it Ship it Rinse and repeat Today felt...a little different though. A new employee was set up next to your spot on the table He waves to you You... [[Ignore Him]] [[Respond in kind]]

You choose not to press your luck. You barely managed to keep this job the last time you talked to someone else. Best to keep your mouth shut You grab a box and fold it Your coworker starts to try and strike up a conversation You... [[Respond in kind]] [[Pretend he isn't there]] [[Address the situation]]

Why be rude? He's new, he'll get the ropes eventually. Indulge him a bit for now You wave back but don't speak, grabbing a box to fold Your coworker quickly catches on and does the same, parroting your actions You both reach for the same package You... [[Let him take it]] [[Grab it quickly]]

He's new, let him have it, you can probably grab another before anyone notices It takes a moment but you manage to find another package to put in the box, just as your boss comments that you need to pick up the pace You reach for the tape, only to find the new coworker has it already, and is fouling up the roll something fierce Here comes your boss again! You... [[Don't bother]]

Quick as a flash you snatch up the package and pop it into your box before they can react, causing them to stare for a moment in confusion and anger They begin to wind up some real hot wind before the boss walks by and deflates it with a few curt words. Immediately they go finding another package. You see the roll of tape by their box, fouled up beyond belief and yet the box is perfectly taped You... [[Don't bother]] [[Switch the boxes]]

That's their problem, besides you should have another roll right- Empty. The box of tape you kept under your desk for just such emergencies is empty. You then notice that there is tape just about everywhere around the work floor but your table You start to sweat...just as you see the new worker finish up their box. It looks completely immaculate You... [[Switch the boxes]]

Your ability to lie is pitiful, but it seems that seniority will win the day. Just as it looked like you'd shipped your last box, your boss walks the guy into his office. A breath of relief you hadn't even realized you'd been holding gushes out of you, and you turn to get back to work when- //PHWEEEEEEET!// The ending whistle Thank every deity ever worshipped, you kept your job It's boring, basic, and by no means well payed But it's kept food on your table, a roof over your head, and a bed for you to sleep on [[You return to work another day|Starting the Day]]

While your coworker is looking the other way you quickly swap the two boxes and then ship yours before they can react. They notice the deception, however, and the scuffle draws your boss over. He pulls the both of you apart, and now the new guy is starting to level accusations at you that could get you fired! Act fast! You... [[Lie like a godddamn dog]]

Your job is to crucial for you to lose. It's the only work you have. So you follow your survival instincts and don't acknowledge his presence This starts to annoy the coworker and begins to stir up a ruckus. This gets so bad that people start calling for your boss. Not good! You... [[Get them in trouble]] [[Address the situation]]

If they stir up such a ruckus it's better to answer and keep them quiet! So you finally cave and give them an answer. You... [[Get them in trouble]] [[Calm him down]] [[Switch the boxes]]

If a person is going to have this kind of behavior then they really don't need to be working around or with you. You stir up a further ruckus to the point that it gets your boss to come running. The coworker starts to make all kinds of accusations at you. You... [[Lie like a godddamn dog]]

Quick as a flash you press a hand over their mouth and get them to SHUT UP before you both get in trouble. Nothing is worth drawing the boss in. Nothing It takes a moment but they get the message, go silent, and return to work. The two of you get back to work, doubling your efforts until- //PHWEEEET!// The sweet, sweet sound of liberty rings in your ears. You keep a roof over your head You keep food on your table You keep a bed to sleep on And just as you leave...someone comes up to the new worker and taps him on the shoulder. You swallow [[It looks like you'll be alone at the table tomorrow after all|Starting the Day]]