As a fresh intern in a big bad office,my life has taken a twist. Noisy college corridors are now noisy old office people.As far as i know an unpaid intern is actually no better than an “over burdened donkey laden with work.” But my days in the “office” is a mixed bag. There are days when im stuck in the hell hole pulling late nights trying to fight a deadline.Then there are blessed days when i lie about a certain cousin from distant land, traveling all the way to meet me and scram early. There are days when im stuck in office with no work at all( like today) but i need to keep by backside glued to the seat, because well.. i just got to.
And on such mundane days when i have called all my friends & troubled them enough,read the news online,done blog surfing, facebooked,eaten an early lunch n played atleast 100 games, i swore i will play during free time, im back to futility.
In my 5′6 cublicle, my only other entertainment is to check out my office people. This surprisingly has kept me busy for hours. For a floor that houses atleast 50 people there is a lot to see. People going up and down, marketing people sweet talking the clients,editorial people scribbling away, coffee,samosas and patties doing the round. And most importantly my neighbours and thier activities. My cubicle incidently is some where in the middle of the office which has me surrounded by what looks like the whole world. And whats more, its bustling with potential characters who are fun to watch.
Character 1#
“The Boss is always right”–the big B ofcourse,the only one i work with great proximity.overdone eyes.rihanna bob.weird accent.encouraging.intimidating.unpredictable.
pearls of wisedom–
The first day tip,”knock before you enter!!”
When i insisted i will complete the work on the weekend, she said,” you are learning the wrong thing, they will turn you into a donkey very soon.”
And the one i really liked–” Lets go to KFC for lunch,its on me!”
Character 2#
Love Thy Neighbour (part 1)
The Beer Guzzler
This one is right behind my cubicle. has a 4 letter name (no, its not what u think),quiet,composed,dependable,loves beer,popeye fan.
Famous quotes
” Hi! im Dafy”
“Good Morning!”
“bye!”
err..i did mention he is quiet, dint i?
Character 3#
Love Thy Neighbour–part 2
The GOLD Digger
sits in front of my cubicle and as the name suggests..he is VOILA! aaaa… nose digger!! besceptaled,lost,confused and ofcourse equipped with a very constructive hobby of cleaning himself in full public view, rolling it into a ball n playing with it. Ok.. iv now lost my appetite.
famous quotes
While rolling the ball,”are you asha?” (ABSOLUTLY NOT)
“where were you before this?”(Still rolling)
after i told him im an intern he said,” Oh, well ALL THE BEST!” ( stuck the ball on my desk)
End Of Conversation-And that, oficiallly is the first and last time we spoke. And NO im NOT complaining.
Character 4 #
The Office Hunk
on my left, strapping 6 footer, utterly butterly cute(sigh!), spectaled, british accent, mixes music for fun
Famous Quotes
well… none!!
its been weeks of eyeing each other and only that!
Character 5#
The Self Assumed Hunk
Tall, overworked out body : hulk, menacing looking pointed shoes, jazzy phone, loud AN-RIKAY EGG-LE-SIAS ringtone, spiky hair.
often seen–
wearing sunglasses** inside the office
asking for every other girls number
flirting with the receptionist (filmy ishtyle)
laughing like a hyena.
Character 6#
The Office Babe
Tall,anorexic,cute,curly hair,smoky eyes, airhead. missing from the office every 15 mins on a “smoke break.” Insists on a diet coke. flutters eyes at all male co workers. hasn’t eaten a full meal for over an year. Surprisingly fun to be with.
heard saying–
at an uptown chinese restaurant, “CAESAR SALAD mangta hai!”
to the peon,” bhaiyaaaa, paaaani la do”
every friday,” where’s the party,yaar!”
Character 7#
The Home Body
ok, this one reminds me of a govt school. Come 130 this 30 something man, rolls out a steel tiffin and eats in complete seclusion like it would be a crime to share. Geeky,lanky, mustached,secretive,loner. gives me a feeling that he is being cornered by a school bully.
noises from his desk–
“Clank” (the steel tiffin opening)
“Clank” (the steel tiffin closing)
“spluttter”, water pouring from the milton bottle into a glass
Character 8#
The Creep
balding,old,baggy drunk eyes, sleazy looks
religiously turns around to check out every females “backside”, when they pass by.
knows all the possible sleazy slurs and noises, by heart.
tops every woman’s, bad guy list
Not Worth Quoting
Character 9#
The Unassuming Nerd
baggy jeans, khadi lover,creative,big boned, smells of smoke. The last one to leave and 1st to arrive-dedicated, workoholic,easy to work with,sarcastically funny.
Last heard saying–
“haan, ho jayega.”
“Beedi peene ja raha hoon”
“No problem”
Character 10#
The Indispensible
its easy..without this guy,the whole office would come to a standstill,we would go hungry, the newspapers will never be delivered on time, the printers/xerox machines will stop working, interns like me will have to usher files & coffee and we will have to actually have to walk on our own to feet to fetch water from the cooler.
preeeesennttiiingg—The Most Wanted Guy in Office–SAJJJAN the peon!! tall,dark,swanky fone from the neighbouring black market,jeans upto his neck and browninsh blonde hair,easily the most over worked entity in office.
Never heard saying–
“main ghar ja raha hoon!!”
“bas, bahut ho gaya!”
“aaj aur kaam nahi karoonga!
if there was a poll on the most repeated and popular name in the office..it would he his.
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And i thougth they would make me a donkey.
but boohoo the sentiment is similar.STING. OUCH.
