Cubicle Conundrum - Day 31

Q: I’m getting really nervous. My performance report is going to be emailed to me any time soon.

N: Well don’t be nervous.

Q: Easy for you to say. Yours is only due next week.

N: No. I’ve realized the key to true happiness.

Q: Right.



N: You see, the root of disappointment is expectation. Strangely, so is the root of happiness.

Q: Right…

N: You’re happiest when you get what you want.

Q: So?

N: You need to WANT a horrible report. That way, if you get a glowing report, you’d be disappointed, but it’s a good thing to be disappointed about. And if you get a horrible report, you’d be absolutely ecstatic. Seriously. Try it.

Q: ….

N: ….

Q: That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard you say.

N: Just try it.



Q: (Turns to monitor)Okay it’s here. It’s finally here.

N: ….

Q: “Dear Q, After careful deliberation we have found your performance this quarter to be unsatisfactory…”



N: Ouch.

Q: ….

N: ….

Q: ….



N: Are you ecstatic yet?

Q: Die.