Some guy named "Paul" called Sam the other afternoon. Apparently, Paul is someone at one of the places where Sam has submitted an application. As Paul was talking, Sam edged closer to me and it was clear that he had a hard time following all of what Fast Talking Paul was saying. While Sam was still struggling to follow the one-sided conversation, I could see Sam's growing dismay. When it sounded like Paul was wrapping up the lightning quick conversation, I mouthed to Sam, "Why don't you tell him that Margit will touch base with him tomorrow?" - which Sam did, right before Paul hung up.
Margit is one of the support people working with Sam and one of the things she's been helping him with is trying to find a job. Sam would be working with Margit the following day.
The next day, I called Sam to see how he made out with Margit. "Fine," said Sam. which is the usual answer. I asked him if he told her about Paul and Sam said,, "Oh. I forgot." - which is also the usual answer. I suggested that after he had his lunch, maybe he could send a quick email to Margit to let her know about it. He thought sending an email was a good idea and told me that he was going to finish eating first, and that he would "see me later on."
A couple of hours go by, then I get a text from Margit...
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