Dear Co-Worker....

[MakersDozn]

Thanks, TW. The incident happened late in the afternoon, when this paper-pushing wingnut (a new temp) asked us to approve her making changes in a company legal document, which would be inappropriate. We kept on telling her this, but she kept asking us to approve it.

Finally we gave up and called her supervisor (who works from home, two hours away). We get along very well with the supervisor. She was more than willing to help resolve the situation. First, she explained why Ms. Wingnut was asking for what she wanted. Knowing the context of the request wouldn't have changed our answer, but it at least helped us figure out a permissible solution. Supervisor promised (1) that she would request that Legal authorize said solution, and (b) that she would tell Ms. Wingnut why her original request was superseded.

We had to turn the lights out in our office for about an hour and a half before the migraine lessened enough, and we worked in the dark for a while in order to get things done. No matter how hard we try, it seems that we can't leave work on time.

Anyway, we're better now. Monday's a holiday, and we're also taking Tuesday to take our father to the doctor. But then the work grind begins all over again.

Thanks,

Laura and others