My esteemed colleague has an item in his column this evening based on this - supposedly completely genuine - corporate memo....


From: XXXXXXXXX
Sent: 19 April 2005 02:36 PM
To: PC Users - BRM
Subject: Important - Please read
Importance: High

It is with regret that I have to raise an issue that was thought to have been resolved. Unfortunately we still have an individual within the office who is urinating in the footwear of female members of staff. I can assure you that when the culprit is caught that person will be subject to disciplinary action. As these disgusting acts constitute gross misconduct, summary dismissal will result.

We are again actively trying to identify the culprit. In the meantime, please can I ask you all to store your personal belongings out of sight and preferably, if valuable to you, to leave these at home. If you observe any individuals hovering by desks or in offices where they have no reason to be, please inform HR, Security or me.

XXXXXXXXXX
Partner, Head of Office
Extension 3418



Sometimes, in the circles we have to move in, life just comes way too close to this.