I was walking through the testing room and noticed an empty computer with a test running. Usually when someone’s on break there’s a special break screen that shows up. Either this person took an unscheduled break (which is okay), or they’re late back from their break. I moved in closer to investigate.

I checked the computer and the sign-in sheet and discovered the examinee had been gone for 15 minutes, three times the length of the scheduled break. “I hope she’s back soon” I thought. “I hope everything’s alright”.

She didn’t come back for 15 more minutes. “I might have to fill out a report on her” I thought.

“That was a pretty long break you had.”

“Yeah, I had to talk to my employee.”

I think she meant employer. I mean, she could have an employee for all I know, but I doubt she’d be taking this test if she were the boss. But who knows. I hear some people dream of quiting their big shot positions so they can work for someone else.

“I might have to write up a report on it” I told her.

“Why? How long was I gone?”

“About a half hour.”

“Well, I was in the bathroom and had to change my woman thing.”

And with that she turned and walked back into the testing room.

No, she did not just use the feminine hygiene product excuse! What are we, in high school? I may be male, and may have never had to do what it is you’ve got to do, but I have a pretty strong feeling that it doesn’t take half an hour. And if it does, better do it before you come. And if you’ve got do change it every hour … I don’t know how you function in society.

You don’t have time on your break to conduct your personal business. It’s only a 3 hour test. If you’ve got to talk to your employee, eat a 3 course meal, do your daily jog, or change your woman thing, you better do it before hand or wait until you’re done!

I’m filing a report.

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