Wednesday 5 December 2012

The blackmail factor

Prof: I have to read the names at graduation next week, can I book a half-hour slot with you to go through the pronunciations?
Me: Yes, of course.

(That really isn't in the job description, but I studied linguistics and it's an enjoyable task.)

Prof: I told the head of school today how useful you are, above and beyond the call of admin duty. He said he remembers you. You've seen him fall asleep on the train.
Me: I wonder whether I can get a regrade on the back of that?

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