Today’s post is written by my boss, Mike. Without his cool factor, I would not be posting daily.
The Working Molly
So, by now you know Molly is in Vegas.
What? You didn’t know? Have you been living under a rock? I thought everyone knew Molly was in Vegas. Heck, I’ve been hearing about it for, oh, I don’t know, let’s just say “a while.”
And, if we know that Molly is in Vegas, then I know she’s not here. Meaning, she’s not at work.
Yup, I’m Molly’s boss. I’m Mike – not too be confused with Michael. You know, the Michael.
You can normally find me here. But today, I’m here – filling in for your favorite shoeru (whatever that is) while she’s lounging around the pool in Vegas.
Molly recently named me a Rockin’ Blogger. So, in order to live up to that esteemed position, I felt I had but no choice to accept her invitation of being a guest blogger while she’s on vacation. By the way, did you know she went to Vegas?
Ok, so where do I start? I guess she asked me to sit in for a day in order to give you an idea of what the working Molly is like.
I wish I knew.
Kidding. Jeez. Settle down. I’m kidding. Well, maybe not.
No, the thing is, Molly does work. She works on her blog. She works on her Vegas plans. Among other things.
But, as her boss, it really doesn’t matter to me, because, somehow, in the middle of those important things she does during the day, she also does the things I ask her to do. After all, I am her boss, right?
All of you regular readers know Molly posts pretty regularly – nearly every day. That’ll continue, I’m sure, as long as she keeps getting her work done. If you see that she is no longer posting so frequently, good chance it’s because she hasn’t been getting her work done! 🙂
When I learned she had a blog, it was no big deal to me that she post (and, um, ok, read blogs) during the work day. Just get the work done, I told her. Then I really don’t care.
You also know she has a great style in her writing – and that’s the main reason I actually encouraged her to do this at work. She’s got to write a lot for her work in our public relations office. And she’s got to edit the work of others and do some proofreading.
No better way at improving writing, in my opinion, than doing more and more of it. And, knowing that some of what we do is, well, boring, I didn’t want her to lose her style on my account. In fact, my hope is that some of that creativity will find its way into the day-to-day stuff she does for me.
So, I let her blog and read blogs – boss of the year, don’t you think?
I don’t really have any dirt for you. So if you were looking for a little of that, I can’t help.
One of my favorite Molly stories was her arrival time for her first and second interviews. I had her scheduled, I think, for 2:30 for her first interview. I got a call at 2 p.m. from someone telling me she was here.
Now, I’m as prompt as anyone, but 30 minutes ahead of time is a bit much, don’t you think? I thought so. But, I knew this was her first ‘real’ gig, so she had the benefit of the doubt. Nevertheless, I still made her wait.
I knew after the first interview that she would be a finalist. She didn’t have any experience in the field beyond college, but something told me she’d make it through to the final round.
She did. And, on the second interview, she did it again – 30 minutes early. I couldn’t believe it. I felt like saying, never be that early. Sit in the car in the parking lot. Go get a drink. Something! That’s ok, though. We laugh at it now – along with her cover letter, which you can read about here (if you haven’t already). Regardless of what she says, and what I said, it did help her get the job.
So what else can I tell you that you don’t already know?
- She really does love shoes. A lot.
- She really did go on “operation no food” or whatever she called it for Vegas.
- Did I mention she’s going to Vegas?
- She taught me how to text message.
- She hates Blue October.
- She knows more about Friends than any of the original cast members.
- She drives a Honda Accord – and it’s blue.
- She likes root beer.
- Her favorite satellite radio channel is Flight 26.
- Her first concert was Matchbox 20.
What else? I got nothin’. But if you have questions about the working Molly, just let me know. I’m happy to reveal more!
Hurry back, Molly. The work’s piling up.
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July 10, 2007 at 1:31 pm
kwarterlifecrisis
I would literally kill for a boss as cool as you. I have a degree in journalism as well (I work on the design side, but still) and if I ever move to Rhode Island, I am SO applying for a job where you guys work.
July 10, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Anna
So I guess it’s okay that I’m commenting on this from the office next door?
Awesome post, Boss.
July 10, 2007 at 1:38 pm
JC
Hi Guest Blogger –
I’m JC – your buddy from VA.
Man – I had to take multiple deep breaths reading this.
I’m kinda thinking that you’re like heather locklear from Melrose Place – the Special Guest Star….but, well….you don’t really look like heather locklear….and, well….she’s been seen with David Spade lately….and….hmmmm…not – so – much.
Of course I’m commenting on this while I’m on a conf call for work and I’m on conf calls for 30 hrs a week right now.
Good way to mentally check out.
Thanks Molly and Thanks Boss….although i’m picturing George Steinbrenner right now when trying to picture you.
Cheers.
PS – You’re late posting this….I expected it first thing this morning.
July 10, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Anna
Though I do wish we had seen your shoes posted here–never too late!
July 10, 2007 at 2:02 pm
sasharay
I am very jealous of how awesome you are as a boss. My boss is a nightmare but it is very reassuring to see that there are sane ones out there. 🙂
I dream of working for someone as cool as you some day.
PS. Molly I miss you !!
July 10, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Mike
Kwarter — I’m not worth a murder rap, but thanks!
JC — Stay away from Molly!
Anna — I’m a guy. I have one pair of sneakers, flip flops, mandals, and two pairs of shoes…casual and dress. Nothing too exciting there.
Sasha — I’m not sure Molly will say that I’m sane, but, again, my thanks. It’s just matter of making it work. We have an understanding and as long as that continues, we shouldn’t have any issues. If we do, you’ll notice many fewer blog postings from Molly! Or, at least not during the day!
July 10, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Clink
Definitely BOSS OF THE YEAR. For serious. Any chance you could come down to NY and take my bosses out to lunch and explain to them that as long as the work gets done – and done well – that there should be very little micromanaging? Oh, and you might have to explain to them what exactly a blog is.
Moving on – Molly and I are definitely soul sisters. She’s been texting me from Vegas with wonderful information that I can use when I go out there on Thursday.
Also, Flight 26 is my favorite as well. Sigh – I miss her.
Great post Mike!
July 10, 2007 at 9:40 pm
JC
Mike – IT’S TOO LATE!
I’m already here. And, I AIN’T LEAVIN! Ok, I am leavin….
If only Molly had allowed me to guest blog – bwahahahahaahahha (the most eeevil of laughs)……I can only imagine what woulda happened.
Is it time to whip out the # 2 story?
November 29, 2007 at 6:20 am
naisioxerloro
Hi.
Good design, who make it?
January 8, 2008 at 11:52 am
shassussy
Thanks for taking a few of us.
Top earring links!