“Alright Roger, we just took over this company, it’s time to downsize.”

“Yes Sir, thank you for reminding me about what we are currently doing.”

“Anyway, let’s just cut 90% of the existing employees and see if we can hike up the stock price…hmm…what’s this?

“John Doe Sir? He’s apparently listed as ‘Essential’ in the system.”

“Essential? What does that mean? What does he do?”

“‘It says…’Essential tasks.” That’s his whole job title Sir. Should I let him go?”

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“It is? Well we can’t get rid of him! The man’s clearly Essential!”