| Manager (Mr Jones) |
I'm afraid we are letting you go Brian. I'm sorry to give you this news. |
| Brian | I don't understand, Mr Jones. What did I do? What is the problem? |
| Manager (Mr Jones) |
Your job doesn't "do" anything Brian. That is the problem. We have studied our organization carefully. Your position is just not adding value. |
| Brian | But this is not fair! I thought I was doing a good job. I have a family and a mortgage. |
| Manager (Mr Jones) |
I'm sorry Brian. There is nothing I can do. In business, productivity comes first. We are not a charity. |
| Brian | This is terrible! What am I going to tell my wife? I never expected to become redundant. |
| Manager (Mr Jones) |
I sympathize. Of course, I can write you a recommendation. |
| Brian | Ha, I used to think [that] only no-hopers were unemployed. So much for having a "company career"! |