I went for a medical check up at a private hospital. After the
regular preliminaries at the reception with the often lousy and
unprofessional nurses, I waited for my turn to see the doctor. Luckily,
the Chief medical Director was the one consulting. When I eventually sat
face to face with the obese doctor, he opened my folder and after a
careful perusal, paused for a few seconds before eventually jamming the
bell on his table. Obviously, it was a summon for whichever nurse that
was on duty. Within a few seconds, a petite nurse came in.
"where
did you record the B.P and sugar level reading of this patient? " he
asked. The obviously embarrassed nurse waited a while before responding.
"I was not the one on duty when he came. It was Confidence that was on duty. "
"Fetch her immediately, " the doctor ordered.
While waiting for the so called 'Confidence ' to come and explain why
she did not carry out one of the basic duties a nurse should do before a
patient is admitted to see the doctor. I was happy that at least when
the doctor reprimands her, it would serve as a deterrent to others. But I
was greatly mistaken.
When she eventually dragged her feet into the doctor's consulting room, the doctor surprisingly reduced his tone.
"Confidence, why didn't you check this patient's B. P before bringing in his folder? " the doctor asked.
"Bia Emeka, don't disturb me this afternoon! If you can't do it
yourself, that's your own business! " shouted the nurse about to make
her way out of the room. I was dumbfounded. What gave that nurse such
guts? I looked at the doctor expecting him to order her sack instantly.
"Are you answering me like that? "the doctor asked in a quieter voice.
Lo and behold, nurse Confidence hissed and stormed out of the office.
The doctor tried to redirect my attention, but I had had enough. I
quickly excused myself and took the next available 'okada' to a nearby
clinic.
The above is experience is what you get when randy
bosses spend time screwing their employees. Lawlessness and disorder is
what you see. A lot of businesses collapse, a lot of hitherto successful
men crumble because of such indiscipline and recklessness.
It
is against the ethics of every profession for one to have amorous
escapades with one's boss, employee or even colleague. In some climes,
even married couples are not allowed to work in the same establishment.
It is a well known fact that 'office flings ' is a contributing factor
to marital problems and the plethora of divorce cases piled up in law
courts. The boss-secretary relationship has virtually taken over most
establishments.
Any entrepreneur or worker should know where to
draw a line between business and pleasure. Successful career men and
women faced business head on.
No one says you shouldn't have
occasional flings (not for those who are married). But, avoid your
workmates, bosses, employees and subordinates like a plague. Business
and pleasure are fraternal twins
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