00:00Good morning, everyone. I'm Andre, and I'll be taking over as your manager for today.
00:05Taking over? Where's Brian?
00:07Brian called in sick this morning, and I've been asked to step in.
00:10Why do we need someone to fill in just for one day? Can we manage on our own?
00:14That's a good question, KC.
00:17Since Brian is out, I thought it would be a good opportunity to come and see how things are running.
00:21Report back to the higher-ups.
00:23Plus, I understand there's a promotion up for grabs.
00:26Okay, I'll just say this. You might as well give up right now, Leah. That promotion is mine.
00:32Consider yourself a loser already.
00:35Oh, please. You're the one that's going to lose, like you always do.
00:39Always? Name one time. One time that I've lost you. Just one.
00:43How about the Henderson account?
00:45That doesn't count? The Henderson account doesn't count?
00:48Quarterly review? Should I go on?
00:50What about you? Aren't you interested in the promotion?
00:54I'm comfortable where I am professionally. Thank you.
00:57Of course she is. Hey, Marissa, she's always been lazy. She has no ambition whatsoever.
01:03For once, I actually agree with KC. You should definitely only consider me for the promotion.
01:08Only consider her? I'm the one with the seniority here.
01:12It's not that I'm lazy. I work very hard. But I like my current position.
01:17More responsibility means less time for other things.
01:20Other things?
01:20My family. I have two kids. Their father works most late nights, and I need to be there for them.
01:27I understand. Work-life balance is important.
01:30Work-life balance? That's just an excuse for not being committed.
01:34Oh, please. She's being dramatic. Some of us actually care about our careers.
01:40Right. It's always something with mothers.
01:43Oh, my kids need me. Oh, I can't stay late.
01:46It's not like that. I work just as hard as anybody else here.
01:51Do you, though? Because from where I'm sitting, it kind of looks like you're using your kids as a crutch.
01:56Yeah, exactly. I don't know. Maybe you should have thought about your career before having children.
02:01That's not fair. I can be a good mother and a good employee.
02:06Sure. That's why you're comfortable where you are.
02:11Because you're so good at your job.
02:13Let's face it, Marissa. You're never going to advance because you've already given up.
02:17You chose kids over success in your career.
02:20I didn't choose one or the other. I'm trying to have both.
02:23Okay. Let's leave Marissa and her life choices alone.
02:30No, you're right. Let's talk about me, okay?
02:34You know why I'm perfect for this promotion? You know why?
02:36Because I don't have distractions. No family obligations. No hobbies. I don't have any.
02:42That's not the flex that you think it is, Casey. That's just sad.
02:46Sad? At least I'm dedicated.
02:49I'm dedicated too. And I'm younger. Look at me. I'm fresh. And I've got new potential.
02:54Wait, wait, wait. Did you just call me old?
02:56If the shoe fits.
02:57I'm in my 30s!
02:59Exactly. Old.
03:00Are they always like this?
03:03Unfortunately, yes.
03:04All right, guys. Enough. Enough.
03:07I admire your enthusiasm, but let's just dial it back a bit.
03:12I'll serve the office today and watch you work normally.
03:16And then I'll make my evaluation. Perfect.
03:20And you're going to see that I'm the best fit for this promotion.
03:24You'll see how professional and likable I am. Way more than Casey.
03:29I look forward to it.
03:39Good morning, Lydia. Can you show me what you've been working on?
03:43Of course. I'm compiling the data for the second quarterly report.
03:47Um, it should be finished by the end of the day.
03:51Excellent. May I see it?
03:54Absolutely.
03:56What?
03:58No, no, no, no! This can't be right!
04:01Is there a problem?
04:03My work, it's all gone. The entire spreadsheet is empty.
04:07Maybe check the version history.
04:09I'm trying, but nothing's working.
04:14Casey! You deleted my work!
04:16What? I wouldn't do that. That would harm the company.
04:20Don't play dumb. You had access to my computer when I went to lunch.
04:24Now that's a serious accusation, Leah. You can't just throw around blame without proof.
04:27Let's not jump to conclusions. I'm sure Casey wouldn't sabotage her colleague's work, even with the promotion at stake.
04:35Are you serious? He absolutely would!
04:38Thank you, Andre. I appreciate your trust in my integrity.
04:42Still, we need to address the missing report.
04:45Actually, I can help with that. I keep backup copies of all our department's spreadsheets, including Leah's quarterly data.
04:52Really? That's excellent foresight.
04:55Oh, my God, Marissa. You're a lifesaver.
04:58I'll email it to you right now.
05:01Crisis and murder. Back to work, everyone.
05:04Okay.
05:09You're going to pay for this.
05:17Andre, I'd like to show you the proposal I've been working on.
05:20Sure. For the Mitchell Industries account.
05:23Let's take a look.
05:25I'm particularly proud of the market analysis section.
05:30Casey, what is this?
05:32What do you mean?
05:35Dear Mitchell Industries, your company sucks and your products are garbage?
05:41I didn't write that.
05:42This is completely unprofessional.
05:45I didn't write that.
05:45This is...
05:46I didn't write this.
05:47This is my...
05:48Someone changed it.
05:49Leah?
05:50Leah, you edited my proposal.
05:52I don't know what you're talking about.
05:55Did you already send this to the clients?
05:57I was about to.
05:59Actually, I noticed the document had been tampered with earlier, and I took the liberty of fixing
06:04it and sending the correct version to Mitchell Industries before any damage was done.
06:08Marissa, you are proving to be quite the guardian angel today.
06:13She sabotaged my work, just like I supposedly sabotaged hers.
06:18Supposedly?
06:19You admitted it.
06:20I did not.
06:20You basically did.
06:22Enough!
06:24I'm tired of your childish behavior.
06:27You're both acting like children, not professional.
06:30Sabotaging each other's work just to get ahead?
06:33That's not how we do things around here.
06:36Well, maybe Marissa's the real saboteur here.
06:39Yeah.
06:39She's been playing innocent while making us look bad.
06:42She...
06:42You know what?
06:43She probably orchestrated this whole thing just to get the promotion herself, didn't you?
06:46All I did was prevent your petty rivalry from damaging our company's reputation.
06:51Is that what you think?
06:53That Marissa is the villain here?
06:55She's been too helpful.
06:56It's suspicious.
06:58Nobody.
06:59I mean, nobody's that altruistic in corporate America.
07:01You know what?
07:03I think it's time for both of you to know the truth.
07:07I'm not just a temporary manager.
07:09What do you mean?
07:10Who are you, then?
07:11He's the CEO.
07:14You new?
07:14I recognized you the moment you walked in.
07:18Like some people, I actually read the company newsletter.
07:21Your picture was on the front page last month.
07:25You knew this whole time?
07:26You didn't say anything?
07:28Why would I?
07:30You two were too busy trying to destroy each other to notice.
07:33Wait, wait, wait, is this true?
07:34You're really the CEO?
07:36Yes.
07:37And after what I've witnessed today, I'm afraid I have no choice.
07:42But to terminate both of you.
07:45Both of your employments.
07:47What?
07:48No, no, no, no.
07:49You can't be serious.
07:51Dead serious.
07:53A little healthy competition is one thing, but deliberately sabotaging colleagues?
07:58Putting the company's relationship at risk?
08:01That's inexcusable.
08:04This is your fault.
08:06You planned this.
08:07You set us up.
08:08I simply let your true colors show.
08:11Pack your things.
08:13Security will escort you out.
08:14I'll be making some calls to my colleagues in the industry, and you might want to consider
08:20a different career path.
08:22Great.
08:23Maybe I should try that modeling career after all.
08:25Oh, please.
08:26You couldn't model for a discount catalog.
08:28Look at you.
08:28At least I won't be unemployed and bitter like you.
08:32Bitter?
08:33You're the one who's bitter?
08:35Out now.
08:40This is your fault.
08:41My fault?
08:41No, you started it.
08:43I didn't start it.
08:44You started it.
08:45Did you really plan all of this?
08:47The backup files?
08:49Fixing the documents?
08:50What do you think?
08:52I think you wanted that promotion more than you let on.
08:54Of course I did.
08:56But I knew those who would self-destruct if given the chance, all I had to do was be prepared.
09:01Well played.
09:02The promotion is yours.
09:05I promise you won't regret it.
09:07I don't think I will.
09:09You've shown initiative, foresight, and ability to protect the company's interest.
09:13That's exactly what we need in management.
09:17But just one question.
09:18When you said you needed time for family.
09:22Oh, that was true.
09:23But with the raise from the promotion, I can afford better child care.
09:27Work-life balance is all about having the resources to make it work.
09:30Marissa, brilliant.
09:33Absolutely brilliant.
09:34Thank you, sir.
09:35So, when do I start?
09:38How about Monday?
09:39Okay, this gives you a little time over the weekend to celebrate.
09:44Perfect.
09:44I'll see you then.
09:46One more thing, Marissa.
09:48Next time there's a company event, make sure those two aren't invited.
09:54Absolutely.
09:55I am already on it.
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