#29: Santa Claus

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Back in December, a Work Stew listener suggested that I interview Santa. I liked the idea, and I got right on it. After all, seasonal workers are an important element of the labor force. I wanted to know how Santa landed the gig, how much it paid, and—mandatory ‘ho ho ho’s aside—whether it was any fun.

Fortunately, it was easy to get in touch with Santa: it turns out he has a LinkedIn account. But actually booking an interview was much harder. On December 5, Santa sent this reply to my interview request:

“Kate, I would be glad to help, but this is a very busy time for me. Is it possible to do this after Christmas?”

The more I thought about it, and the more I consulted with my four-year-old, the more reasonable this seemed. I made a mental note to follow up in January—late January, in hopes that he might be rested and ready to dish. He did not disappoint…but then again, he rarely does.

 

 

 

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