DealZone

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…