Business Blunders Series

  “Good morning Kira!” “Well, hello Isaac! How’s my favourite customer?” A start of another workday, Isaac stops at his favourite coffee shop each morning on his way to the office; here, he gets his usual drink - an Americano straight up. Isaac used to corrupt his coffee with cream, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon; but since his visit to the Caribbean where he was introduced to good coffee, he no longer participates in such sacrilege. “Have a seat Isaac, and I’ll bring it to you!” “Thanks Kira.” As the barista attends to his drink, Isaac takes a seat at the closest available table where he starts to check the messages on his tablet.   As a young man, Isaac envisioned a career in emergency services; however, he chose accounting because every industry needed them, which would improve his chances of remaining employed. His career started in private industry, but he eventually found his way into the government, first as a tax auditor, (a thankless job according to him), then moving int

  “What’s happening today Isaac?” “There’s a poker rally out towards Boulder City Samuel.” The waiter warms up Isaac’s coffee. “Yeah, there’s lots of those going on this week; just be careful, because some of the guys drink too much on those rides?” Poker Rallies are a favorite event for bikers, as well as similar groups such as ATV riders and snowmobilers; the participants draw their first card at the start point, have three other destinations they travel to for their next cards, then draw the last one at the final destination. Normally the host venue provides music, drinks, and food while they determine the winning hand. “Yeah, I know; I saw a crash a few years ago when I was at Daytona.” Isaac finishes his cup of coffee and starts to make his way towards the suite to freshen up and put on his riding gear.   “Good luck Isaac!” “Thanks Heidi!” As Isaac is making his way through the casino towards the parking garage, the roulette dealer waves goodbye to her new favorite customer, alt

  “Okay folks, this is what you have to do!” Jack and Paul have just arrived at the competition site with Bernice and Lydia where Elena is starting the briefing. “Ha! Plumbing is my specialty; you guys haven’t got a chance!” Jack and Paul look down and shake their heads anticipating defeat.   “This year the faucet event will have two parts; the first will be to change a set of valve seats including removing and installing the valves, and then you move to the second sink, and replace the whole fixture.” “You ever done this Jack?” “Oh yeah, many times Paul.” “But this year, this is a singles event versus teams.” “What!” Bernice was expecting to pair up with Lydia again. “Ha Ha….” “Watch it Paul!” Bernice gives her new colleague the look. “Okay folks, first up are Paul and Lydia… pick your station!” The two shake hands and make their way to their respective sinks.   As the clock starts to run, Paul waffles between which to do first; he has changed many tap sets before, but only once h