The Managing Director Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 once upon a time,in a galaxy far ,far away, well seems a long time ago anyway and besides someone had a thread about needing clues for a treasure hunt and that was a clue we used to find the present hidden in brothers galaxy on his 40th (and he didn't get it ) anyway where was I, oh yes, when I joined the forum and discovered Murdo had been leading you all on with delusions of grandeur and letting you believe he was my deputy I demoted him to underling and then due to some further insubordination he was demoted to under underling but I did say he might get a promotion for his birthday I have cast around for a suitable title and inspiration totally failed to strike, I should also thank those of you who offered me the benefit of your thoughts, dogsbody was considered but on reflection no, as indeed was dobody but I wouldn't want him to feel he was a permanent typo, bad enough having a name like Murdo, have you any idea how may people insist its Murdoch The CA suggested he could be head of games but that sounded a little frivolous and as to whoever suggested trainee diplomat!! anyway to cut a long story short, inspiration has at last struck we are great fans of West Wing (I don't actually understand most of it , Murdo kindly explains it to me during the advert breaks, luckily there are lots) and reading through the episode guide (yes I know what happens next I even know who wins the election,I always read the last page of a book first too) I was struck by the job titles (and how gorgeous Rob Lowe is ) So there it is, as of now Murdo will be the Deputy Communication Director he will I'm sure be exceallent in this role as he only has to report to the newly appointed Communications Directors themselves, these being Rosie, Willow,Briar,Hazel,Bramble and Blossom .. they've stopped laying eggs so they may as well do something useful instead Jasmine is currently preening herself as sole egg layer I would just like to apologise to anyone who feels I have changed the rules slightly I know I said it had to be 6 letters or less but well I'm the MD I can make important decisions like maybe 1 speckled chicken icon can go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Why don't you just call him Murdo? Why do you have all of these names like Underling and Managing Director? ---Maritn--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 straight to the point Martin-I like your style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 straight to the point-I like it! thankyou Err Martin I promise I do call him Murdo at home I arrived on the forum as a full fledged MD however so I needed staff and people were worried he'd been demoted so just wanted to put their minds a rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Ok, fair enough. I wasn't sure what all the names were about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 What about Assistant to the Chief and Junior Assistants ? Got a nice ring to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 What about Assistant to the Chief and Junior Assistants ? Got a nice ring to it! well how should I put this I offered the CA the option but she declined in fact I think her exact words may have been 'I'd rather have the dog' and besides this way I get Rob Lowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Good point. How Rob Loweish is he exactly? Or you can dream.... Its an eggcellent birthday present for him. i hope he is suitably grateful and forthcoming with foot massages etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Good point. How Rob Loweish is he exactly? Or you can dream.... Its an eggcellent birthday present for him. i hope he is suitably grateful and forthcoming with foot massages etc. Foot massages, chocolates, flowers and of course hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Managing Director Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Good point. How Rob Loweish is he exactly? Or you can dream.... well they've both got dark hair and actually are quite near the same age, other than that well as you said I can dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lesley-Jean Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) The key to effective, efficient and productive staff is Good Firm, but fare Management. I smell sucess here Edited April 21, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 I should just add that obviuosly Deputy Communications Director is a rather long title for every day use so I shall let him been known as Deputy DC or perhaps even just the Deputy, lots of room for demotion that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 That poor man you have me feeling sorry for him here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 So - what does Murdo think of his promotion then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Surely not Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 That poor man you have me feeling sorry for him here Oh no that wasn't the effect I was after at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I hope you gave him lots of tlc on his birthday though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Yes even I can feel sorry for the male of the species on occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Yes even I can feel sorry for the male of the species on occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Jefe Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I was rather hoping you might pick some of those mysterious titles at the end of films. Gaffer Boy Dolly Grip Chief Dolly Grip etc etc On reflection I feel that perhaps you have picked a happy mix of words that ensures you can demote him immediately. As Murdo is now in charge of communications does this now mean that you simpky dictate your postings to him for typing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Deputy Communication Director was quite a high ranking bloke in the west wing,in to see potus all the time! are you sure about this title?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
