Its been awhile

“Six months.” you reply. “And it was the whole two weeks, and I’m not due to get any more until the new fiscal year.”

“True enough, Vic, but...” Mr. Andersen pauses. “We’re having a bit of a turnover problem right now, and I’m not talking pastries.”

“I know, sir, that’s why you need me here.” you say.

“No, that’s why I need you to not burn yourself out, Vic.” Mr. Andersen replies emphatically. “You’re one of precisely four employees we have left with any loyalty in them. The rest of these kids are just working here long enough to get some extra job experience and our name on their resume before they head over to that big station across the river, or they’re just here on work-study programs while they’re working their way through Baylor. That’s not your problem, though, not as copy editor, at any rate. It’s the board’s problem. Your problem is getting some rest so you’re not shambling around here half-dead.” He pulls a little key chain from his pocket.