Orientation

Every August my office gets a new intern. It is a requirement of their graduate school the year before they write their dissertation and graduate. Yesterday our new one arrived. She is a lovely sweet girl and the first day on any job feels strange. I tried to make her feel at home and gave her the tour. I got a phone call and while I was on it she asked the receptionist a question. Instead of a nice answer she was snapped at. The girl ran out of the office back to her own office. As soon as I got off the phone I went to speak to her. I explained that the receptionist is the best worker but has the worst social skills. I told her that she yells at everyone but then will go above and beyond to help someone out. I told her not to be offended by her tone as she has been like that for 15 years. Since my office is like a family, we have to deal with a nutty relative to fit in. The girl laughed. Unfortunately this has become my yearly orientation. Welcome to your internship.