It seems like everyone has an epic story of how they heard news Michael Jackson died. As for this radical receptionist, it was just another hot summer day in the office with an alarming twist. It’s fascinating to me that, next to Steven Slater, the King of Pop’s death is the only memory that I [...]
Despite all the roaming lunatics and anticipated New York City subway delays, I must admit to having few complaints about my commute to work. Due to my odd hours, I skip the insanity that is rush hour and can either enjoy my 30 minute ride by reading, staring at weird people, etc. Even on my [...]
There’s what we say. There’s what we think. And then there is Steven Slater. And if you’re curious what follows him
Do you really have a plan if a crazy person decided he/she wanted to come and throw down in your office? Well, you should have one…
“Rob Dyrdeck’s Fantasy Factory” on MTV proves that not all receptionists are created equal. Case in point: Chanel. But is she really a receptionist??
I’m thinking about changing my name to Oprah because my job has turned into a daily afternoon talk show. Thank goodness I was a Peer Counselor in high school. Where else would I have such valuable training?! The location of my desk seems to scream “judgement free zone.” Perhaps it’s my apathetic, but responsible approach [...]
There is always one friend after a night of drinking that imparts this wisdom: “The best way to cure a hangover is to keep drinking.” While we all initially cringe at that suggestion, a few listen and continue to party. The majority choose the safe decision to stay home, hide from daylight, chug water and [...]
The Office Receptionist drops a little advice to all of you unfortunate unpaid interns.
It’s time to celebrate! No, I didn’t quit. No, I didn’t get a callback from the casting director for the new Judd Apatow movie. Yes, I did get a 3% raise! If you follow my column, you know that the only news that came out of my last annual review was my discussion of watering [...]
“Clean up after yourself,” felt like the most redundant, annoying lesson of my childhood. On top of having a job, attending law school in the evenings, and being the mother of 5; the last thing my Mom appreciated was a mess. Nowadays, I feel blessed that my Mom drilled a cleanly lifestyle and manners at [...]
One of my favorite joys of traveling is meeting new people and learning where to find the local “Mom and Pop” spot. Since New York City is filled with over 8.5 million people, finding this type of place is usually much harder to come by. But after a few months of taking my receptionist job, I was excited to discover a homey deli right around the corner from my office.
If you’re like me, you sit at your desk thinking, “I wish I could be doing anything, but this.” Instead of trying to implement an game-changing idea, you live vicariously through a random Facebook friends’ “I’m Awesome” albums; then you go home and ask yourself why your life sucks compared to others. Sound familiar? Especially [...]
A colleague informed me she was using her lunch break to go to the gym since her boss was flying in a plane. I could tell she felt guilty for abusing her allotted 30 minute break time, and kindly asked me to have her back if anyone was looking for her. This wasn’t a problem [...]
