“No, no, please understand that I wouldn’t even dream of attempting such an act. My thoughts are merely centered around my rather unfortunate string of events. It just so happens that on my very first workday, I managed to sprain my ankle, coincidentally witnessed the rather uncomfortable scene of my boss ending his engagement, and subsequently lost my job. Now I possibly need to visit a doctor alone, yet lack the necessary funds...”

“I’m going to be fired, no, be persuaded to resign ...