The Department Store
The Department Store By Ashley I wasn't even mildly surprised when the word came down from on- high. "Please see me in my office, right away!" a curt woman's voice came over the phone. And that voice, it sounded like a rat's scraping its bitchy claws against a cold, cold chalkboard, juxtaposed against such a beautiful summer day. The voice seemed thrilled at the prospect. Of course, it was that bitch from HR. And yes, it was clear enough to me - this is the sound of getting fired -...