The Overtime Incident
On a Friday, several weeks following the work status controversy, Abrams stopped Jolmson
in the lab.
Abrams: Say, Harris, Bill wants Smith and me to work tomorrow and I don't see the need for it. I'm
keeping up with the schedule I've set for myself and until I get behind I see no reason for putting
in overtime. Besides, I'd like to spend some time with my family.
Johnson: Can't say I blame you for that. Why does Bill feel that it is necessary?
Abrams: He just said that we should make use of every available minute now as a cushion against
missing our schedule. I'm bei11g very careful to be sure I maintain a progress rate consistent with
our dates and I feel that overtime now is a needless imposition. If I find myself falling behind in
any week, I'll certainly tell you and request overtime.
Johnson: From what you've told me I've got to agree with you. Suppose I talk it over with Bill and
see what he has in mind.
Abrams: Okay.
On his way back to the office, Johnson stopped by Bill Eden's desk and asked him about the
overtime situation.