Corporate Piggy Goes to Africa, Chapter 3 - Unexpected Friendships
"You see," explained Constable Zebra, "All of the animals here work together and help each other out when needed. For example, Mrs. Hippopotamus over there is bringing water for Mr. Emu's lovely rose garden. And Goodlady Giraffe is providing shade for Ms. Newt's new hatchlings."
Corporate Piggy squealed in appreciation. "This is much different than the way things are back home! In the corporate world, it's every pig for himself!"
"Perhaps your corporate world could learn a few things from the wild."
"You betcha," Corporate Piggy agreed. "I'm going email my secretary to organize a team building exercise during the next fiscal quarter. I want this experience to be a part of every employee's core statement of values!"
Sixteen months later, following a brief delay caused by three rejected mergers, a massive round of layoffs, and a hostile takeover attempt, Corporate Piggy stood with his awestruck employees and marveled at their fellow animal's tranquil village.
"But where are their cell phones?" wondered Vice President Kitty Cat. "How do they communicate?"
"They talk to each other face to face! Just like in the old days!" explained Corporate Piggy excitedly.
Associate Iguana sneered. "How quaint. I suppose next you'll be telling us that they still connect to the internet through dial-up."
"That's just it," said Corporate Piggy. "They don't even know what the internet is!"
The employees gasped in horror. Parakeet the Intern fainted to the ground. Corporate Piggy took a deep breath and tried to calm the group down. "I know it's hard to understand, but things are much more relaxed and positive here than they are back home. We could all stand to learn a thing or two from our wild friends."
Associate Iguana cleared his throat loudly, catching the attention of the crowd. "Or maybe our CEO has finally succumbed to the pressures of the business world. I propose an immediate vote of confidence from the board!"
A great fuss began as the members of the board scrambled to assemble and organize an official vote outside of the amenities of a boardroom. Secretary Frog called for quiet. "Members of the board, your attention please. We have assembled this emergency meeting to vote on our continued confidence in the leadership of our current CEO, Corporate Piggy! All in favor of dismissing the CEO, prepare to cast your votes!"
Will Corporate Piggy's employees vote him right out of a job? Will they come to their senses and learn the pleasures of a more hassle-free lifestyle? Find out next week on Corporate Piggy Goes to Africa, Chapter 4 - Unseen Enemies!
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