Jemima Jemima the Secretary

My life as an out-of-work secretary in all its tawdry glory

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

The Swankiest Building in Town

Anyone who read yesterday's post will be aware that my routine was severely interrupted today by the fact that I had to actually go to work.

I got up this morning, and checked the address of where I had to go. I did a serious double-take when I realised that my assignment was going to be based in what is commonly known as the swankiest building in town. I opened my wardrobe and assessed my options. Did I have time to dash out and purchase that Armani suit I've been dreaming of? No, probably not. (Well, not if I wanted to fit in breakfast at Coco and morning tea at Strozzi.)

So, making do with a suit that I already owned, I strolled down to building swank, hoping that no one would notice that I wasn't wearing cufflinks. Imagine my surprise when I walk into the office to see girls walking around in havianas, singlet tops and faded polyester blend shirt dresses.... I tell you, it's all class here, boys and girls. Needless to say, I was the best-dressed person on the floor.