work story

Just like the ancient Greeks passed their myths by word of mouth, every workplace has its own share of stories floating around. Ours is no exception. This particular story underlines just how hard it is to get fired from my company.

The entrances to our buildings are staffed by security personnel during business hours, but after 6PM you need your badge to get in. As you walk in, you go through double doors - swipe your badge, the first door opens; walk through, close the first door, and the second one opens. That's how we keep the Commies out.

One night, an enterprising employee decided to steal a couch from one of the common areas. He brought it downstairs and got it through the first set of doors - but couldn't close the first door before he could open the second. So there he was, pretty much stuck.

It needs to be mentioned that the area between the two doors is in plain view of a surveillance camera, which is also equipped with an intercom. A security guard came on the speaker and informed the employee that he should probably put the furniture back.

Best part - even this debacle didn't get the employee fired.