everybody’s looking for It–
the business product
that does everything.
It writes the letter; checks the spelling; fixes the grammar; addresses the envelope; sells the account; delivers the service.
It never lies; makes no promises; expenses no t & e; is always on budget; is unpretentious; never commits nor suffers sexual harassment; knows no prejudice.
It is always polite and never moody; makes no demands on the management; never complains; is always neat and never absent; doesn’t need healthcare; doesn’t want money; never parks in the wrong space.
It designs in color; speaks any language; is tall male and muscular; petite, blonde and feminine; asian and inscrutable; protects the wisdom of the elders; & always knows the score.
It asks the right questions; listens attentively; understands what the client wants; solves the problem; prepares the spreadsheet; analyses everything; can’t malpractice; never forgets; delivers the goods; just-in-time; always at a profit; totally billable.
just push one button
& see.
but once they can buy It
they won’t be needing people
any more.