Wooden Spoon

I didn’t think that things could get any worse at work in terms of our budget process and the decision-making of our corporate finance dudes.


I was wrong.



Corp Finance: “We have a new tool for you. It is state-of-the-art, cutting edge!”

Me: “Oh yes, what’s that then?!”

CF: “It is a saw! We want you to cut your own arm off!”

[Saw-shaped cardboard box arrives – inside is a wooden spoon]

CF: “You got the new tool yes?!”

Me: “It’s a wooden spoon – you promised me a saw!”

CF: “Erm, there were problems in testing. You have a different tool, but we still want you to cut the arm off!”

[Two weeks later]

CF: “Can you cut your other arm off please?”

Me: “What with – I only have one arm and a wooden spoon!”

CF: “Your teeth?”