11 Unusual Requests From Bosses

11 Unusual Requests From Bosses

Wardrobe MalfunctionWardrobe Malfunction

A boss asked an administrator to cut off his tie, because it was caught in the paper shredder.

Go-BetweenGo-Between

Another was asked to communicate between two execs who were not speaking to each other.

Earth DayEarth Day

A boss told an admin to mail a box of dirt.

Plumbing PrimerPlumbing Primer

A supervisor told an admin to send an email to staff to explain how to properly flush the toilet.

Navigational AssistanceNavigational Assistance

A boss asked an admin to help land a helicopter on top of the office building.

MIAMIA

An admin was told to call airport security to locate a missing shoe.

Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams

Another was directed to call a hotel in London to request soft pillows for the CEO.

Paper ChasePaper Chase

A supervisor asked an admin to take samples of toilet paper from all the office bathrooms and compare them.

Bah Humbug!Bah Humbug!

A boss told an admin to purchase—and assemble—Christmas trees in seven office locations.

Force of HabitForce of Habit

A supervisor asked an admin to rent a nun costume for an event.

Some Job!Some Job!

A boss told an admin to get a snake out of the women’s bathroom.

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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