Summer always brings out the best in people - and for me it's making shit happen. Nothing is impossible, anything can be done, there is always one extra seat on a sold out flight.
So when my oldest and dearest friend called me yesterday feeling down and dejected about her summer work schedule, I naturally flipped on the scheming switch and we went to work.
Step 1: Analyze the Problem
Problem: CO-OP requires 350 hours of legal work in 11 weeks, 4 co-ops total to graduate.*Note: In every situation, there is always a Golden Snitch - it is elusive, sometimes hard to see, but always the key to making the Scheme happen. No plan (or Quiddich Match) is complete with out it.
Factors: Her office is only open from 8-5:30 M-F and can only work during that time.
Golden Snitch*: the secretary next to her comes in at 7:30 am!
Solution: Work M-TH 7:30 - 5:30 for 2 weeks, then M-W 7:30-5:30 = 350 hours.
Step 2: Execution
Whether it be your boss, parent, friend, teacher or anyone else, schemes are only necessary when you are not in charge. So to make the plan come to life always involves a little people skills. Create a dialog that necessitates why your plan (ex: revised summer hours) are needed.
Tip1: Build on a truth; do not manifest deaths, diseases, or any other traceable and knock-on -wood type of event. It will spiral into a class 5 cyclone of lies before you know it and your cover will for sure be blown.
Tip 2: the less details the better - Need-to-Know Rule applies here. Remember: the devil is in the details, and in divulging too many details he will suck you down to hell.
Tip 3: Timing is everything. Present the idea when your boss is in a good mood, after you have just been praised, or when the office lulls. Be patient...
With a little effort, you too can have 4 day weekends to enjoy down at the Beach. Enjoy!
Please remember to always scheme responsibly.
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SPOILED IS MILD.
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