Poor Excuses, No Evidence
My manager squirmed in his chair, repeating the worn-out excuse, “Poor performance… that’s the reason,” his voice unsteady and devoid of conviction. Dad leaned back and asked calmly, “And by what measure was his performance deemed poor?” The question hung in the air as my manager struggled to find evidence that clearly didn’t exist. It was like watching a ship slowly sink—each word he spoke pulling him further under.
Poor Excuses, No Evidence
Sally To The Rescue
Just then, Sally, our reliable HR rep, entered with a thick folder in hand. “Here are the performance reports,” she said, laying them out across the table. Each document reflected consistent productivity, free of any notable errors. “Seems like the only issue here is non-existent,” she added, her tone firm and supportive. Dad nodded while flipping through the pages, and I noticed my manager growing increasingly uneasy—every report made it clearer that I’d been unfairly singled out.
Sally To The Rescue
