Well in this case I'm that old man.

But the difference is, I'm better than the guy they're hiring as well as the other current project managers. It's my experience that they needed to start an entirely new department with an entirely new product. The company they are partnering with on this was one of my clients when I had my business. I have done probably 50 times the business we are currently doing in partnership with them. When I went to the facility with representatives from our company, it was funny because everyone came up to me "Bob - great to see you! We're really glad you're involved!" and that kind of stuff. Honestly, without me the experiment is doomed. Or a helluva lot harder than it would be with me anyway.

And everyone knows it. Except HR who is responsible for pay rate. They could give a crap.

 

Bob, have you met our new Vice-President Kamala?

 

She very much reminds me of my former boss, but darker. Same smug/bitchy smile.

 

But she has a plan to achieve ultimate power.

 

Bob, we are so glad Russ is able to salve your remuneration and supervisory wounds. You know you can count on us.

 

Hahaha! We’ll get you through this non-drinking craze!

 

Mongo no like cold, Mongo want ride motorcycle, Mongo want sunshine.....

 

Mick, Kristi and I both use the Bose QuietControl 30 noise cancelling. We like them because

1. They’re wireless, can hook up to your phone and bike at the same time.
2. They’re tethered so they won’t get lost.
3. Very long battery life.
4. Good sound.

 

Russ, does that permit rider to passenger communication?

 

If she taps on your shoulder and yells.....