For the first time in twelve years, I became someone's mentor. With nothing else to teach, I started with the basics: getting your overtime request denied is normal.

• New HireDeputy, the saddest part is that I learned that's normal.
  The Eternal Assistant ManagerOnce you know it's sad, you're officially one of us.
• HR Team LeadGo ahead and file for your mentor's allowance.
  The Eternal Assistant ManagerThat one won't get denied?