An Encounter with the HR Manager

I bumped into the HR manager in the hall, and she asked if I was any better.

I said, well, no.

JZ, one of the lead architects, is still out with the same thing (he still has PTO time. I burned all my up on writing days and trips to NY). After lamenting about the fact that I’ve been barely able to get down toast and soup for the last week, she said, cheerfully, “Well, you’re getting really skinny!”

ARRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHGHGHHHRRHRHHRRHRHRHHRHRH

That’s because I’m FUCKING STARVING!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW IS THIS A GOOD THING????

And I know it’s all muscle mass. You know the amount of retraining I’m going to have to do?

America.

You’re sick and starving, but hey — YOU’RE LOSING WEIGHT! Be joyful!

I just want some goddamn nachos.

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