I get all kinds of people calling up to ask about birthday parties for their kids, but this is a first.
Early last week, I got a call from a woman's executive assistant, asking questions about parties. The woman has a daughter turning 4, and so far, all of the planning has been donw by the executive assistants. She's ordered the cake, addressed and mailed the invitations, booked out studio. I don't even know how to reach the kid's mother--all I've been given is contact information for the assistant.
I understand being busy and delegating tasks, but isn't planning a child's party something that their parents should do themselves? It really, really makes me sad.
Oh Jessi, you have No idea.
ReplyDeleteCustomer: Well, what about a game?
Certain Toy store Employee (not me actually): Great! what kind of games are they playing now?
Customer: I don't know. The Nanny plays with them.
Oi! i once had to help this lady who came in right before we close to get gifts for her daughter. it was her daughters birthday and she hadn't gotten anything until on her drive home from work! and she had NO IDEA what her daughter liked!
Stupid. freakin. people. on the bright side. i have a present for you!
i know a gal who does all the birthday shopping and christmas shopping for her boss. and any errands he feels like delegating. and she's his cpa, not a secretary or assistant! mary
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