Daylight Saving Confusion
“I Walked Into the Office Like I Owned the Place. Technically, For a Few Hours, I Did.”
IT coordinator Lance Dorf forgot to adjust his clocks for daylight saving time, showing up to work at 6 a.m. instead of 7. Finding the building empty and the executive floor unlocked, he interpreted it as a sign of cosmic promotion and immediately began acting CEO.
“I made two budget decisions, restructured the snack order, and canceled three meetings just because I could,” Lance said.
By the time upper management arrived, Lance had already posted a company-wide email announcing “A New Era of Vision,” implemented a casual toga dress code, and renamed the breakroom “The Synergy Sanctuary.”
Reactions were mixed. Some employees cheered the absence of 11 a.m. standups. Others were confused when asked to chant their KPIs in unison.
The real CEO, Mark, arrived with a coffee and mild confusion. “Lance was in my chair doing yoga and quoting Tony Robbins. I let it ride for a while. It was inspiring. Disturbing, but inspiring.”
Lance has since returned to his regular duties, but now leaves Post-it notes around the office signed “Acting CEO Emeritus.”
He’s started a podcast called *Lead Before You’re Asked.*
Auf Wiedersehen, amigos.
