764 - Being Unsure and Unready

Are you always prepared? If not, listen to this episode to learn how to explain to your boss why you haven’t finished your work yet.
Slow dialogue: 1:11
Explanations: 2:57
Fast dialogue: 14:35
Aida: When our bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think we’ll have a lot to show them.
Dale: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that it’s a toss up whether she’ll finish the program she’s working on by next week, but don’t quote me on that.
Aida: I thought she was already done with it.
Dale: I think that she’s still tinkering with it because she isn’t 100 percent sure she’s worked out all of the bugs.
Aida: All right. I hope she gets a move on and fast. I’ll still have Joe’s prototype to show them, right?
Dale: Well, the last time I spoke with Joe, he said that the prototype is still a work in progress. Whether it’ll actually work is iffy, at best.
Aida: Are you trying to tell me that we’re not ready for this visit at all?
Dale: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I wouldn’t count on having much to show them, sorry.
Aida: Then, what am I supposed to do when they want to see the progress on our work?
Dale: I suggest some fast-talking and fancy tap dancing!

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse