I walk over and grab my Orange Computers jTablet and pull up the latest news. Once again Orange computers is making headlines. “Yesterday the latest technological breakthrough was announced. Orange Computer’s C.E.O. revealed the Orange Paper device called the jTablet. It is meant to replace the paper notebook. In this video you can see the C.E.O. placing the device in an envelope to show how small it is.” I smile as I realize I am watching this video on the device they are talking about. It is good to have connections.
I put down the tablet and head back upstairs to take a shower. As much as I enjoy spending time at home to clear my head, its in the shower when I have the greatest ideas. The ideas that bring about great change for my company. I turn on the shower and jump in. I love the acoustics in my shower. Maybe I should add a waterproof microphone and speakers in here. I begin to hum a tune that has no rhythm to it. Well this shower sessions is not bringing up any great ideas. I jump out of the shower and get dressed for work. No suit and tie for me, instead I wear jeans and a shirt. Working in the technology sector definitely has its perks and the biggest on is the casual dress code. I don’t think I would be happy if I had to wear a suit and tie every day.
I grab my wallet, keys, and my jTablet and walk to my car. Yes I do have a high paying job that enables me to have a nice sporty car. I drive a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. This car is a dream to drive. The funny thing is I can’t drive directly to my company. I have to take a boat cause it is located on an island. Maybe someday I will learn to fly a helicopter and then I would be able to commute directly to work. I wonder how much a helicopter costs. I drive up to the parking lot and get out of my car and wait for the ferry. I pull out my jPhone and take a look at the time. It says 7:40 and I have a couple dozen emails waiting for me. I don’t clock in till 8:00 so technically I am not on the clock. I look out the waiting room window and see that the ferry is here.
I guess it is different and cool to commute to work on a boat. Everyone else seems to drive in heavy traffic. My house is very close to the dock so I don’t have to drive far. I really enjoy my short commute. I walk on to the ferry and head to the front of the boat. I always love sitting up front and seeing all of the water. Maybe I should buy a boat that way I don’t have to drive at all.
I sit down and look out at the water for a little while and get bored. Ok maybe watching the water isn’t all that exciting. I pull out my jTablet and pull up the New York Times. Right on the front page is a picture of Orange’s C.E.O. holding the device I hold right now. Maybe this device will change the world. I really don’t give a care. I want to do a little bit more than just change the world.
I notice I am getting looks by people on the ferry. I hear a few people whispering, “Is that it?” “It looks really thin.” “I want one.” Yea actually I really do like this device. I haven’t’ been able to put it down since I got it. Just to show off I pull up a video game and start playing. Oh yea I love to make people jealous. Worship me you little peasants.
The ferry arrives and we all depart the boat. Of course cause I am a manager I leave first with the peasants behind me. I don’t know most of their names cause the company is so large. It kind of makes me sick to actually be around these paupers. Why don’t they find a way to make really good money? We barely pay them enough to live in the area. Not one person who works here can afford a three bedroom two bath house. They are all probably in debt cause they thought a bachelor’s degree would make them good money. They are like rats stuck in a maze with no cheese.
I walk in the front double doors and give the receptionist a dirty look for not saying anything right away. “Good morning Mr. Norton.” She says in her most annoyed professional voice. It is good to be feared. I love having to power to fire anyone at any time. Working at Orange Computers can make some one's career and no one wants to risk their career.
I pull out my key as I walk up to the manager’s elevator. Sometimes I like to take the normal elevator and see if I can fire someone. I usually do that when I am in a foul mood. Which happens quite often. Right now I am hearing rumors that the government is interested in talking to us about our dominance in the MP3 player arena. If that happens then I will be taking the normal elevator more.
The elevator doors open and I step in. The elevator music is always playing something I like. It is like they hooked up my jPod to the system. The ride is short we only have a five story building. I hope that our next place will have even more floors and maybe shaped different than a normal office building. We are the trendiest electronics manufacturer, why can’t our building match our fashion sense?
I exit the elevator and see Liz at my secretary’s desk. Liz gives a huge fake smile and says, “Good morning Dave.” Liz is the best at faking her love of working here. After most people have worked here for a month they despise this workplace. I make life miserable for most. But Liz is very good at faking her emotions. I heard her talk bad about me but never in front. I like that. As long as she visibly worships me she can stay.
“Members of the board are here to talk to you about some special projects you have been working on.” “Ok thanks Liz.” As I walk in my office I see two board members Bob and Bob. “Good morning gentlemen, what can I do for you?” I will just call them Bob1 and Bob2 from now on. Bob1 says, “You have been funneling a lot more money into your special projects basement than usual. And this time your not even telling us what it is.” Bob2 says, “What is the big secret that you have been keeping down there?" I reply, "Gentlemen we have had issues with employees leaking information of new devices on the Internet. So I have to take a lot of precautions on new devices we are working on. Even members of the board have leaked information. These precautions are what keep us ahead of the competition. All will be revealed in time. Needless to say I have quite a few projects that will rock the world." Oh yea I am really good. These losers are eating out of my hand.
"Sorry to bother you Mr. Norton. We will leave you to do what you do best. We are sorry to have doubted you." With that they leave happier than when they came in. They are so gullible. I could have told them that I was laying golden eggs and they would have believed it. Now time to go to the basement and work on my real project.
I walk back out the office and have Liz tell anyone important that I am working in the lab. I close my office door with the words David Norton C.E.O. written on it. I get in the elevator and plug in my special key. I turn it counter-clockwise and a special button with the letter "B" lights up. I press the button and watch the door as the elevator descends.
The doors open up to reveal a security guard named Harvey. "Hello Mr. Norton." I don't reply and continue walking to my lair. The place is full of workers building several structures. In one area I have a bank style vault being installed to hold the precious items I acquired. I have a second office being installed with a very high tech desk with multiple monitors and special controls built into it. It also has a docking port for my jTablet. Video surveillance has been installed all around Skullcrusher island. I have stations being built with sonar and rader monitoring for the area around the island. There is a torture chamber being built on the far side. I can monitor any boat or plane that comes near my island. Currently I have special cargo being transported to this location. When my base of operations is completed I will be able to accomplish my goal of ...
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