Conversation at work. This is between coworker S, who is technically my supervisor, and me, with the big boss (library director) also in attendance. We are at the Circulation Desk. There are patrons in the building and I'm pretty sure they can hear us.
S: She (pointing at me) does this to me every week. She tells me to have a good day off and everything goes wrong.
Big Boss: (looks very confused) What? Who?
Me: No, I haven't said that in the last few weeks because you blamed me for traffic in Louisville.
(Note: This is like blaming me for jellyfish in the ocean. It's a thing. It happens. A lot.)
S: It's your fault.
Big Boss: Maybe add "break a leg" next time.
Me: Fine. (resigned sigh) Have a great vacation. I hope your boat sinks.
(Note: S just renewed the family's fishing license for the trip and enjoys kayaking, so I felt a boat was a safe bet.)
S: (smiling) Yes! That's great! (smile drops a little) We're not taking a boat, but that's okay.
Me: (louder resigned sigh) Have a great vacation. I hope your truck sinks.
Big Boss: (walks away shaking her head and snickering)
S: No! That's sounds too dangerous.
Me: I give up.
I think this exchange really sums up what kind of employee I am (no respect for authority) and how I play with others (will say anything to anyone, but only once I've gotten to know them*).
Water update: Yeah, I have water. No problems. Only very minor panic just as I turn on faucets. Thanks for asking.
*under-the-breath mutterings for people I don't know well
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