How she became manager remains a mystery. But there are only two possibilities. One is that Senior Management… — Max Barry
How she became manager remains a mystery. But there are only two possibilities. One is that Senior Management mistook her tirades for drive and a commitment to excellence. The other is that they knew Sydney was a paranoid psychopath, and that’s exactly the kind of person they want in management.
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