A Love/Hate Relationship With Your Boss

(It’s the beginning of the slow time of year and as a result, hours are being cut and people are being sent home early. On this particular day, I’m exhausted, have a long day ahead, and am practically begging to be cut.)

Me: “Hey, so… what are the chances of me going home early?”

Manager: “You’re are NOT going anywhere! I’ll send [Coworker who finishes the same time as me but started later] home early before I send you home early.”

Me: “So, either you love me and want to keep me here, or you hate me and want me to suffer.”

Manager: “You will never know…”