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TO: Boss
SENT: April 6, 2009 01:04 pm
FROM: Penny
SUBJECT: Going home

Dear Boss,

While walking at lunch, I contracted spring fever. For the good of the office I must go quarantine myself at a sunny outside table at my favorite coffee shop home. I will also be out tomorrow since my doctor advises me to stay home for at least 24 hours after my fever breaks.

Sincerely,

Penny

TO: Penny
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:04 pm
FROM: Boss
SUBJECT: Out of Office Reply RE: Going home

I'm sorry I missed you. I have fallen victim to the outbreak of spring fever and am recovering at home. If you are one of my subordinates, I fear I have infected you. Do everything you must to fight off this highly contagious affliction. I understand a local coffee shop has set up a quarantine zone at their outside tables.

Take care,

Boss

Closer to Reality:
TO: Boss
SENT: April 6, 2009 01:04 pm
FROM: Penny
SUBJECT: Going home

Dear Boss,

While walking at lunch, I contracted spring fever. For the good of the office I must go quarantine myself at a sunny outside table at my favorite coffee shop home. I will also be out tomorrow since my doctor advises me to stay home for at least 24 hours after my fever breaks.

Sincerely,

Penny

TO: Penny
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:05 pm
FROM: Boss
SUBJECT: RE: Going home

Nice try, but remember, as of January 1, 2009, all sick leave must be scheduled in advance. New department policy.

TO: Boss
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:10 pm
FROM: Penny
SUBJECT: RE: Going home

*cough* I suppose I can *cough* make it until three.

TO: Penny
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:11 pm
FROM: Boss
SUBJECT: RE: Going home

That's my trooper! :-)

Wait, three?? Who authorized that schedule?

TO: Boss
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:13 pm
FROM: Penny
SUBJECT: RE: Going home

You. Refer to paragraph 3, subsection D of my employment contract.

TO: Penny
SENT: April 6, 2009, 01:32 pm
FROM: Boss
SUBJECT: RE: Going home

Well I'll be.

You do realize I am filing this exchange as part of my reference documentation for your 2009 performance evaluation.

And your request for April 7 off is denied.

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