Workplace secrets thread

[BoneSnapDeez]

I work at a public library now, and although we don't really have "secrets," one thing worth mentioning is how well libraries within a network can communicate. They will each use the same software, which will be linked to the same patron database. With my particular network's software -- and I assume this is standard elsewhere -- we can put messages in a person's record that will pop up on every participating library's screen when that person's card is scanned. This might mean that a message of "BOB IS LEGAL NAME" will preempt our inquiry and cut back on the maddening number of "Should we have you listed as 'Robert'?" questions you have to deal with on a daily basis. But it might also mean that a message of "HAS HAD INTERLIBRARY LOAN FINE POLICY EXPLAINED; $50.00 WAIVED" will blow your cover if you try to play dumb on the policy a second time -- even if you think you're safe by making your attempt in a totally different town.

Haha, nice!

My wife is a doctor and I'm one of her patients. I caught a glimpse of my record on the computer database once, and in huge letters at the top it said "THIS IS DR. ****'S HUSBAND." Kinda made me chuckle.

[ja_le_co]

My wife is a doctor and I'm one of her patients.

I've seen that movie. When my uncle was my GP, the "bill" print-out always said in big bold letters: RELATIVE. It made me feel like everyone had to know I was a cheapskate and getting free medical care from a family member.

[FiftyDollarCurse]

I used to work at Wendy's.

When the chilli got low, the manager simply poured hot water into the vat. Now we have more chilli!

This is because the water gradually evaporates as the chili is kept hot in the double boiler and has to be replenished occasionally. Not to magically make more chili.