Area Man Stunned to Learn Herenton’s Tricks Only Work for Herenton
Local marketing director Clive Poteet was shocked to find himself in the unemployment line late yesterday afternoon.
“I did everything just like the Mayor,” he explained “I just knew I was getting that corner office.”
Poteet goes on to explain that over the last 8 years he followed the mayor’s example faithfully. “I did my best to make sure everyone in the office hated me. Walked with a cane so I would be in a protected class and everything.”
Of course any plan comes with challenges. Poteet acknowledges that he almost got fired over a racy email he sent an accounts payable clerk. However, when he accused upper management of a conspiracy, the controversy was quietly put to bed.
So after 8 years of trying to become the most infamous employee at Brachenton and Sons, Poteet made his move. As a total surprise to those that knew him well, Clive turned in his two weeks notice.
“I let them wait two or three days. Just spent my time searching youtube. Then I told them that I would only resign if they gave me the corner office. Management balked at first, but then they agreed if I would put it in writing. Hell they had it notarized and everything.” Poteet says with a shrug. “You know it took me three whole days to move into that office. My wife bought me one of those miniature gardens. I bought a little green I could practice my putting on. All told, I spent over two grand on fixing it up first class.”
Unfortunately, Mr. Brachenton had other plans.
“I was just sitting down at my desk to change my LinkedIN settings when a bunch of attorneys came through the door. Apparently the company claimed that I had breached a contract. Their theory is that I didn’t resign after getting the corner office like I had agreed to do” explains Poteet. “I just don’t know what I did wrong.”
Lars Henrickrickson, Semi-Funny Political Analyst
