TL

Thank you for calling VMX. This is Rick. How may I assist you today?

It’s A as in apple, J as in Jupiter…

TL, supp call! He’s been waiting for a while.

Mary Beth, you’re three minutes over break.

Oh, I’m really sorry Roshonda,

that is not the experience I want you to have.

But don’t worry ma’am, I already raised a ticket,

and our escalations team will call you back

within the next two hours.

Thank you for your patience, ma’am.

Is there anything else I can assist you with?

Great.

What took you so long?

I've been waiting!

I’m going over my lunch hour.

Sorry, an old lady called. She talked too much.

Damn it.

Those damn old people should really have their own dedicated hotline.

- They lower our productivity. - Shhh.

You also talk too much.

You really know my weakness.

Oh shit!

Shit!

- You like it? - Yeah!

- I'm close! - Yeah!

By the way,

we’re being moved to the day shift.

What?

Since when did you know?

Last two weeks ago.

And you didn’t even bother to tell me?

I tried to negotiate, but it didn’t work.

Are you an idiot?

Why did you agree to it?

- Damn it. - How will we see each other now?

Do you really think I had a choice?

We’re just slaves here.

And it’s only for three months.

After that, we’re back to the changing shifts.

Psst.

- Are you on break? - Lunch. What’s the news?

Good news, or bad news? Which do you prefer?

You’re being so dramatic.

Okay, good news.

You got a commendation from a Mr. George Whittaker.

“Brenda is so good,

she’s very eloquent, speaks well.

I hope everybody in your team is like her.

She deserves a raise.” Etcetera...

So, do I get a raise?

No. But I have merch here, you can choose.

But I have all of those already.

I know you’ve gotten a lot of commendations.

Go ahead, pick one.

Okay. Enjoy your merch and--

Okay, so what’s the bad news?

You were not chosen as the SME.

Who did TL Mike pick then?

Krista.

But don’t worry.

There’s still an opening but in a different team.

Are you okay with that?

Of course, OM.

Look, I can’t guarantee you’ll get chosen this time because...

you still need to apply,

and the TL still makes the decision.

I just approve it.

But you can do it.

I have faith in you.

- Who’s the TL? - TL Carl.

I don’t know him.

Well, start getting to know the guy.

You know, stand out.

Okay?

Hey, you can do this.

Now, back to work.

Sure, ma’am.

Let me go ahead and send you a copy of your agreement.

Can I send it via the email address on file?

Hey, girl. That’s TL Carl. Don’t you know him?

Are you still in a bad mood?

Yeah.

But is there anything I can do?

You said so yourself, you’ve got no choice.

Look at me...

I’m always the top agent,

I always get high ratings,

but for nothing.

I’m still an agent.

By the way, how was your application?

I didn’t get chosen.

So, who did?

That damn Krista.

Were you really surprised Krista got the SME role?

There’s a rumor on the floor saying that...

she’s been having sex with TL Mike in the restroom for the disabled.

I thought TL Mike was gay.

He’s bi.

Bi?

Bicycle.

It’s bisexual, idiot!

You’re so grumpy. I was just trying to make you laugh.

OM also asked me if I still wanted to apply for the SME role again.

To TL Carl though, I don’t know him.

I still need to think about it.

Ah, the good boy. The family-oriented guy.

They say he likes initiating tree planting and,

outreach programs for the indigenous tribes.

What? Who has that much free time?

My teammate joined one of them.

They said it was fun. And...

it eases the mind to forget all your worries.

Why didn’t you join then?

I’m not into that shit.

But I think you’d fit in with his team.

Because you’re a good person.

Hmph, idiot!

What are your strengths, Brenda?

My strength is that I’m highly competitive.

Whatever goal you set for me, I know that I can achieve that.

Hmm...

Family guy.

How long have you been with the company?

It’s my sixth year this year, TL.

I see.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I often just stay at home alone, watching TV.

Hmm.

Don’t you have a boyfriend?

Of course, I research my potential SMEs.

You told me you often stayed alone at home.

So, you don’t spend much time with your boyfriend?

Well, TL, he’s going to change shifts soon,

so, we won’t be seeing each other that often anymore.

Okay that’s all I need to know for now.

Any questions?

TL, when will the results of this application come out?

Oh, quite likely in a few weeks time. We’ve got a lot of applicants.

I don’t know why.

Maybe they find me

irresistible.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Just kidding.

Thank you, Brenda.

We’ll be in touch.

- Hi, TL! - Hi, Andrea.

Have a seat.

How are you?

Are you okay?

I’m okay.

I’m sure you’ll get promoted this time.

Don’t set my expectations high.

I'm close.

I’ll miss this.

Miss? Why?

Aren’t you changing shifts?

Shhh...

Don’t worry.

One day, I’ll just grab you in the middle of your shift.

Idiot.

Yes.

Oh, why are you still up?

I'm so pissed!

- Do you know Andrea? - Yeah.

She’s also applying for SME under TL Carl.

Shit! I saw them together in Andrea’s car.

- Shit! - Relax, okay?

Maybe we just need to remove Andrea from the picture.

How?

I’ll show you.

Just think of Andrea as a moth,

and a dick is like a light for her.

There are rumors that she’ll jump on anyone with a dick.

We’ll just have to wait

for the next time she needs to scratch an itch,

and we will capture every moment of it.

And then, we’ll upload her videos on streaming platforms.

We’ll also make sure that a lot of people will see it...

because it’s educational.

Hi, this is Andrea Villaluna, ID number 606894.

Can I get the entry password?

Thank you.

This will be the ultimate plan.

This will surely work.

Are you ready to become a TL?

Yes! Yes!

Whoever did that is a real demon.

We know Andrea’s a slut, but to announce it that way?

- That’s over the line. - Why? What happened?

Check your email.

Carl, please don't ignore me. I know you're not with your wife right now.

Carl? Asshole!

Hi TL, can I sit here?

Sure, no problem.

TL, I heard you hike up mountains for fun.

Yeah, sometimes.

We plant trees and help indigenous groups.

TL, when’s the next climb?

Can I join?