The Mole ep2

Now They Don’t Want Sandie With Me…

Promotions—the only thing everyone at the office wants! Right now, that prize is in the sights of Sandie, the office “hottie” who seems to have it all: the looks, the brains, and a straightforward attitude that sets her apart. Watching her go after that promotion feels like tuning into a reality show—full of drama and excitement!

While Sandie stands out, the rest of us are doing our best to keep up. A few “interested parties” are also in the mix, including Stan, who was leading the “go slow” movement. I can feel the tension building. It’s like a game of musical chairs, and the music is about to stop… just now.

I see Sandie at her desk. Oh Sandie! She’s working hard like the rest of us. She isn’t cozying up to the higher-ups; she’s just focused on her job while others get caught up in office drama. I think that’s why I like her.

Then there’s Stan, that loser. Charming HR and dropping compliments in hopes of winning them over. It’s almost funny to watch. It’s irritating. He appears so desperate! If he asked me, I would tell him to appeal to people’s self-interest, never to their mercy or gratitude. They’ll be glad to help if they get something in return, and he’d get what he wants without seeming desperate… but he’s too proud to ask for help. Too bad.

Just when I thought things couldn’t get more interesting, Sandie walked over the other day, looking a bit nervous. “Hey, Karis,” she said, her tone serious, “I could use your help with my pitch for the promotion. You know the bosses well, right?”

Wait, what?! Did Sandie just ask for my help? I never expected this, but how could I say no? So, over lunch, we had a straightforward chat about her strategy. I shared my thoughts, trying to help her while keeping my distance from all the drama.

But as soon as lunch was over, the whispers began. My colleagues were already whispering, “What’s going on with Karis and Sandie?” Seriously? I can’t even talk to Sandie now without them losing their minds?!

I’m just here tapping away at my keyboard, trying to stay out of it, and clearly, my involvement with Sandie has stirred the pot. Every day, I see my colleagues scrambling for attention, showering HR with compliments and casual chats, while I’m the one who had a heart-to-heart with Sandie. They think I’m Team Sandie now, and honestly, I’m living for the drama!

So here I am, navigating this office chaos. I may be known as the “office mole,” but with Sandie needing my help, I’m ready to ride this wild wave of promotions.

I’m sure I’ll come out of this chaos unscathed, mastering the twists and turns of office life without any attachments!

Cheers to the chaos!