assistant tired of sending follow-up emails, prays for the day he receives one

After sending his 32nd follow-up email of the day, TV talent assistant Luke Shore took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and prayed to the higher powers that be, asking to receive a follow-up email rather than send another one. 

“The work challenges me,” Luke said. “I can’t possibly remember to follow-up on every single deal and contract. I wish someone thought about me for a change.”

Luke explained follow-ups are a daily part of his job as an assistant – a task that assistants have been entrusted since 1972, the year email was invented. “It can be enduring,” Luke continued. “Sometimes, I email the wrong person, which means I need to send an apology email and then the correct follow-up. There are so many people to email and I’m hoping they are all doing well and having a nice week. No one seems to hope the same for me.”

Fellow colleagues in the office expressed sympathy for Luke, seeing much of themselves in him. Others, however, weren’t too forgiving. “Sending follow-up emails are simple,” Alexis said. “I’d much rather dole them out than receive them. I suppose that’s what makes me a great assistant.”

At the end of his interview, Luke checked his email for any follow-ups. We’re waiting for Luke to tell us if he’s received any.