original publish date: 27th November, 2011
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FTE #2: I've just heard we've now put an annual quota on the number of pens each person can be allocated. Apparently our pen to headcount ratio is well above industry norm.
FTE #1: The fact you even have someone looking at that is so disturbing. Is there something the company isn't telling us about their financial state?
FTE #2: I think they're telling us quite a lot… Indirectly.
FTE #2: Indirectly.
Caption: Bizarre cost saving initiatives. Worth scaring the hell out of everybody?