She was our accidental receptionist. She never applied for the job, never interviewed, never filled out any papers and never was approved for the job, but still was our long term excellent receptionist. We left Prudential in June 1990 and left behind an incompetent receptionist. At Long and Foster, for the summer an agent's daughter worked as our receptionist. Two agents, Gitta and Denyse, came to talk to me to tell me not to interview anyone for the job of Receptionists because their friend Carol would take the job. They had played poker with Carol for twenty years and they decided that Carol needed a job. I called my boss Jack, he said yes, then they told Carol she was hired as of the end of August. Until then she was not aware of her new job. She started work mid August as the student had to return to school, but it all turned out just fine. She was a wonderful receptionist; personable, friendly, funny, and caring. She didn't actually love her job, but she loved the agents and she loved the office and we always missed her when she was not working.
One day a call came in for me. She was laughing when she answered the call and the man on the other end of the line said "well, you are having a good time". Quick as a wink she retorted "Yes, and I hope you are not going to spoil my day". Fortunately the man roared. He was still laughing when Mr. Foster, the owner of the company spoke to me. Her good humor was always with her and we appreciated her expertise.
Now she is gone. After her bout with colon cancer and the effects of treatment she was never able to return to work and we missed her. Our sympathy goes out to the Rottman Family from the Gateway office of Long and Foster on her passing. We held her in high esteem and were always grateful for her enthusiasm and competence. We mourn her loss.
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