The CEO of my company wanted me to be his friend on Facebook. He actually sent me the request yesterday and I've been in a state of mild panic ever since. See, I don't want people that have the ability to fire me to be my friends on Facebook. I think that's pretty fair. Needless to say I was put in a pretty uncomfortable position, because how exactly do you rebuff the owner of the company and the top dog that that you ultimately work for in such a way that he won't screw you when it's time for your annual raise?
So, um, this is what I wrote to him: "Thank you for adding me as a friend on facebook. Unfortunately I lead a double life as a super hero during evenings and weekends (see witty bear costume evidenced on profile picture). While it would be nice to share funny and/or amazing YouTube clips with you from time to time, I must adhere to my super hero's pledge to limit my FB friends to those that cannot cause me to become unemployed, as this would severely limit the budget that I have set aside for tights and capes (the price of which has dramatically increased due to rising fuel prices, and an unexpected resurgence in the overall fashionableness of capes)."
Here's hoping he has a good sense of humor...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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As long as you sign the letter "Sweet Pea," everything should be fine.
This is why you are a super hero to me. I woulda probably caved. But you instead fended off a politically incorrect "let's be friends" move from a boss with your rapier wit. Do add a fashionable sword belt to your costume. Something with sequins and those weird little beads made from polished nuts.
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