I thought it would be a good opportunity for me to network with the big boss.
Some of the crew were exhausted but after dinner I suggested we all head off for more drinks - Sam was the only person who said yes. I wasn’t complaining though it was a great night and he was in fine form, cracking jokes and making us all laugh. I was a bit surprised that Sam had arranged for me to sit beside him at dinner. Usually only executives got to attend so I was really excited about the opportunity and what it might mean for my career.įor more stories like this, go to Īfter a full day at the conference we had drinks and then dinner in the ballroom. He was always very fair, never lost this temper and he had a heart of gold, which was why I was thrilled when he sent me an email letting me know he’d decided to let me come along to the company’s coveted annual weekend retreat in the Hunter Valley. I always got on really well with my boss Sam - he was pushing 60, had a great sense of humour and was an all-round great boss.
