THE COME-BACK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27504, 26 September 1950, Page 6

THE COME-BACK

Sir,—Being of a sympathetic nature and a fully-experienced shorthand-typiste, ’ I nobly responded to the almost frantic appeal of one of Dunedin’s supposedly desperate employers. After scurrying through my housework each morning, 1 journeyed to my employment, only to be greeted on arrival by the blank stares and occasional curt good-mornings of some of our fair city’s modern misses. There I sat tapping the keys for several hours daily in absolute silence whilst the other females (or, should. I say, “felines ”?) indulged in whispering campaigns without addressing, a single word to“ the conscientious typiste <jf yesteryear. Having once secured me, the erstwhile suave and supplicating manager repaid me for by trouble by completely ignoring me. I tolerated this most uncongenial and uncomfortable atmosphere for some time, until I was compelled to tender my resignation. I may add that the said gentleman couldn’t spare the time to bid me good-bye or thank me for my temporary services. ■ . j>, ■ I would advise any ex-typiste contemplating a comeback to make the fullest possible inquiries regarding type of staff, office conditions, etc., before accepting a position such as the one I have described, in future I intend to “ keep the home fire# burning ” and let some other mug do th« typing.—l am, etc., “E. Dunmerong.”