11 Unusual Requests From Bosses
Wardrobe Malfunction
A boss asked an administrator to cut off his tie, because it was caught in the paper shredder.
Go-Between
Another was asked to communicate between two execs who were not speaking to each other.
Earth Day
A boss told an admin to mail a box of dirt.
Plumbing Primer
A supervisor told an admin to send an email to staff to explain how to properly flush the toilet.
Navigational Assistance
A boss asked an admin to help land a helicopter on top of the office building.
MIA
An admin was told to call airport security to locate a missing shoe.
Sweet Dreams
Another was directed to call a hotel in London to request soft pillows for the CEO.
Paper Chase
A supervisor asked an admin to take samples of toilet paper from all the office bathrooms and compare them.
Bah Humbug!
A boss told an admin to purchase—and assemble—Christmas trees in seven office locations.
Force of Habit
A supervisor asked an admin to rent a nun costume for an event.
Some Job!
A boss told an admin to get a snake out of the women’s bathroom.
