A Nigerian lady recently shared a peculiar workplace experience. Her CEO summoned her for eating in the same restaurant. The CEO was dining with special guests at the time. The woman, Bimbola Rayale, recounted this event. It came after she saw a similar story online.
Responding to a Colleague’s Story
Rayale commented on an X (formerly Twitter) post. User @General_Oluchi had shared an elevator encounter. Oluchi met her CEO, who leads 20,000 employees. She complimented his perfectly matched shoes and tie. He smiled, thanked her, and asked about her destination floor. He also inquired about the new office. Oluchi expressed gratitude for the space. She then waited a month for HR to contact her. No email ever arrived, surprisingly.
The Restaurant Incident Unfolds
Rayale humorously compared this to her own past. As a recent graduate, she enjoyed visiting fancy restaurants. She did this regularly after receiving her salary. It was a way to “eat the fruit of her labour.” She once visited a new restaurant, Jevenick, in Adeola Odeku. Many positive reviews had praised the establishment.
She was about to begin her meal. Her CEO then entered with important guests. The CEO noticed Rayale. She asked, “Abimbola, who brought you here?” Rayale replied that she was alone. The CEO reacted with a surprised “Wow!”
Post-Lunch Summons
After finishing her lunch, Rayale received a summons. She was called to her CEO’s office. There, the CEO expressed her displeasure. She stated Rayale had embarrassed her. This was due to eating at the same restaurant as her and her guests. Rayale felt she had to apologize for the incident.
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