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Off and Running
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big-company aura everyone thought they had to project to visitors or
potential clients.
Jack Garrideb saw Frank standing at Vicki’s desk through his
open door and waved him to come in. Frank saw that Jack had someone
sitting in his office, but couldn’t see much of him in the plush
leather chair. “Hey, Frank, I’ve just been talking to one of yours,”
said Jack as Dave got up and turned around. “Another good choice!
Things in R&D are going to really start rocking if your new associate
has anything to do with it!”
Frank was somewhat startled to see Dave in the CEO’s office.
“Well, Jack, we have to keep up with the marketing guys who keep
promising customers products that don’t exist yet.” He smiled as
they shook hands.
“Good luck to you, Dave; you’re now working for the best person
in the business,” said Jack, as Frank and Dave took their leave.
“Nice guy,” said Dave as they headed down the hall toward the
cafeteria.
Frank’s thoughts were already back on the project report he had
been writing when Victoria’s call interrupted him. “You’re lucky that
he was in today; he travels too much.”