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Office Games 

I remember one story of two NABARD CGMs.....

One was the CGM in charge of a State Office Mr X

Another was the Head Of Department -  Mr Y at the HO -

Mr X had a habit of sleeping late and getting up late in the morning..

Mr Y had the habit of early to bed....early to rise...

 

One evening (night for Mr Y).....at 11 pm....Mr X telephoned Mr Y (who had already slept) and shared an issue which was of an urgent nature as per Mr X.....and not so urgent as per Mr Y.....

 

Of course, Mr Y was irritated.......and annoyed

 

He still coolly listened to the issue.....and then came the cool calm response.........

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.Will it be alright Mr X if I respond to your query at sharp 5 am tomorrow morning ☺️😁

 

And Hierarchy !!

Years ago When I was an AGM an ED came visiting Shimla. The Chairman of the State Coop Bank arranged a rather plush dinner in lovely surroundings at Hotel Peterhoff. Drinks were there. Of all types.

Came the ED with the Chairman of the Bank and after pleasant introductions to some guests the Chairman said to the STCB guys my usual whiskey for me and then requested the ED to name his drink. The ED refused. The Chairman again requested but was refused again. Now the CGM, GM and two DGMs sitting in a line also refused even after being cajoled. Then I and another AGM, sitting a little to the other side quietly took our whiskey while the GM and DGM gave us glares and stares.

In walked the Principal Secretary to the CM and after apologizing for the delay took the proffered drink and told the ED you just cannot have dinner here without a drink. You must. The ED agreed to a Beer. Immediately, the CGM, GM and both DGMs opted for the whiskey too !!

 

 

 

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