Just like in Vietnam, it requires an enormous amount of paperwork including full copy of passport (all pages), mother's maiden name (slutface), etc.
After a strong nudge, Maria filled out as much as she could and came to my desk to guide me in the remaining areas.
Me: "Religion? What should I put?"
Maria: [laughs] "Something. I don't know. Just put Christian."
Me: "Really? Isn't religion like Catholic or protestant or something?"
Maria: "Christian. It's stupid. No one cares."
I didn't bother clarifying whether Maria considered the question itself to be stupid, or the Christian.
The next section was Marital Status, which I loved because there were only 2 options:
1. "Married"
2. "Not Yet Married"
Finally we got to hobbies.
Me: "Hobbies? They want to know my hobbies?"
Maria: "Yeah. Just write 'hanging around'"
Which I did.
It was only later that I realised she may have been trying to insult me. Other secretaries would suggest that I may like golf. Or swimming. Or reading.
Not mine though. Maria seems to feel that the most her yet-to-be-married christian boss could amount to in his spare time is to hang around.
And she's kinda right. Ok mostly right. OK right.
I like her pluck.
3 comments:
At least she doesn't know where you hang around.
Or who, for that matter. Hmmm? I can imagine you lot would elevate my status no end ...
Less than a month ago you claimed your hobbies were rowing and swimming. Be consistent.
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