I try to be very discreet when I hire out of town while at a convention. But I've had 2 close calls. One time, in North Carolina, I'm headed down the elevator to meet a first-time appointment in the lobby. There are thousands of people at this convention. But just as I get off the elevator, I see my supervisor and she decides she wants to talk. As we talk, I see one of the hottest men I've even had the privilege to see in person come into the lobby and head toward the elevator. I knew it was "my guy." Not sure how but I untangled from the supervisor and met the muscle man without getting outed.
In Dallas earlier this year, a new hire was coming directly to my room. 5 minutes before he was due, the fire alarm goes off and I am on about the 10th floor. We all go to the stairs and wait about 5 minutes. As I head back to my room, chatting with several other people from the conference who are rooming on the same floor, I see my hottie get off the elevator and head toward my door. I'm texting feverishly but all he's looking at are room numbers. Again, got through it.
How about you? Have you had similar, or worse, close calls?