This is the last work week for the two co-workers I've previously mentioned. My boss returns to work Thursday.
She will, at least, have the pleasure of dining out with us at lunch.
We were to have a coffee and cake reception for the agency to say goodbye Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. This morning, however, I was told I was mistaken. The reception is to be on Friday because it's their last day and it would be stupid to have a reception one day before they leave (!!!???!!!).
I nodded and puzzled over why this seemed wrong to me since we had discussed it as being a Thursday event. I was also told they want me to buy the plates and forks in addition to the coffee and paper cups for the coffee.
The cake cost will be shared by two people who make much more than I do...and that will be about $8 apiece ( a CostCo sheet cake is $15.99).
I pointed out that the coffee, itself, will cost me about $10, and the plates and forks (enough for 40-50) will set me back an additional $10 or so.
Well, I was told, the other two were sharing the cost of two bottles of champagne as personal gifts to the men leaving.
My response...."And?"
I was told my attitude was not appreciated.
I "later" remembered why the change of date seemed wrong to me -- I am taking Friday off, and I have plans I do not wish to change. I brought this up. I got an "And?" for a response.
I said, "AND...you'll have to make the coffee and set up the conference room all by yourself."
It now looks like the reception may be returned to Thursday afternoon.
