They say the early bird gets the worm. But if you’re a business reporter for a national broadsheet, getting to the office before 8 a.m. can be a real hardship.
While waiting on hold for JPMorgan Chase officials to begin their 8 earnings call, Scribbler A was shooting the breeze with her rival, Scribbler B (Names withheld to protect the innocent).
After some shop talk, the two talked about how they deal with such early assignments.
A - Are you in the office or are you home?
B (sounding tired) - No, I’m in the office. I actually came in this morning.
A - You usually don’t?
B - No, I normally call in from home.
A - I always come in.
B - Really?
A - Yeah. It’s four times a year. You know? It’s easier.”
Egads! We should all have it so tough…
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