I was stopped by my secretary as I was about to enter my office. "Mr. Johnson specifically told me no one is allowed inside, especially you. He said you don't have any position right now, so you're not eligible to enter the office area for senior managers!"
Mr. Johnson?
Sure enough!
"You can do your job. If anything happens, I can take responsibility myself!"
I ignored the secretary and went in, but of course the secretary didn't dare to stop me.
When I entered my office, I realized that it had been redecorated, and Harry's name was written on the deputy general manager sign on the desk. Everything that was familiar became unfamiliar.
I called Janet in exasperation.
When the call connected, Janet's impatient voice came through. "What's the matter? Is something wrong?"
I asked her in anger, "How dare you remove me from my position at will? Who gave you the right to put Harry in my place? Don't forget that I have a stake in the company in my hands!"
On the other side of the line came Janet's disdainful voice. "Don't forget who has the right to speak now. Don't blame me for being ruthless, and this is what you get for turning your back on me!"
Sure enough, women are the most ruthless.
But Janet was overjoyed. How could I have been so unprepared?
