I was in big trouble at work (again). I’d turned up 15 minutes late to the graduation ceremony. I sneaked up to the balcony and found a seat so that I could listen to the choral music.

ED and an unknown woman were already there. As soon as they saw me they launched into a well-prepared speech that listed all the reasons why I was unsuitable for my role. I looked over to BP in appeal, but he was clearly reluctant to take my side in the argument.