People Say the Darndest Things...

When I was a full-time classroom teacher, I had a quote wall honoring the humorous and wonderful utterances of my dear students. I have been considering creating a similar tribute to the things I hear on the job as a grant writer. I think it would pep up my office decor, but I worry that various statements might not impress my supervisor. The following top some of the recent statements made to me throughout the course of my normal work endeavors:

1. You're so smart and helpful; Would you consider applying to be the head secretary for our school.

2. I don't know if you are familiar with grants, but the money does not just come to you... you have to actually request it.

3. It's a good thing you are as smart as you are dorky, or you would be in BIG trouble.

4. No, I like your hair, but I don't like it right now.

Okay, number four would probably never make the wall, but I thought it was worth mentioning here. Again, feel free to chime in with some of the saddest things people have said to you lately... I am going for audience participation these days.