The Secret Language of (Corporate) Fathers

June 15, 2008 | Category:

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

I wrote an article to celebrate the Corporate Fathers I've known, over at Chicago Mom's Blog:

One day, in near frustration and exhaustion, I instant messaged my boss; �I think I need a demotion.�

Almost immediately my phone rang.

�What�s the problem?� he demanded.

�I�m sorry, sir,� I confided to the former Marine officer. �The responsibilities of this position against my family obligations��

�What�s the problem?� he demanded, again.

�Uh, well, specifically today I�ve been called into that red team meeting with the VP for the same time I�m supposed to relieving my nanny.�

�Any wiggle room with the nanny?�

�Maybe a half an hour,� I sighed.

�Right, join the call and tell them...."

Read the rest at Chicago Moms Blog...

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