So, what is it that you want to see me about John?

I thought it would be good for us to have a heart-to-heart conversation.

You are unhappy with how things are going, right?

Yes, I am. But I don't want others in the company to know. I thought we should meet outside.

Ok, so what are you thinking?

To be perfectly frank, I’ve decided that it doesn’t make sense for me to stay with the company. You are the CEO, but I don’t agree with how you’re handling things. I can no longer support you.

Hmm, OK, I have suspected that for quite a while.

I’m still happy to support the company if I can, of course, but I’d like to work elsewhere. There is a start-up that has contacted me and I am planning to join them as soon as I can.

Are you gentlemen really to order?

No, not yet. Could you come back in a few minutes?

Certainly, sir.

Well, we are going to miss you. There is nothing I can say that would change your mind.

No, it’s too late for that. I no longer have confidence in your decisions. Your latest business plan, for example, makes no sense at all. It makes us weaker in the areas where we are strong, and it takes us into new areas where we can’t compete.

So, if that’s the way you feel about it. I agree that it’s best that you work somewhere else. Still, I hope we can count on you when we need you for something.

Sure, keep me informed, and let me know if and when I can be useful.

I will. So how do you propose that we should communicate this to the company?

I will write down something and you can review it. I’ll make it sound as positive as possible.

Ok, thanks. I’m sure it will come as a shock to many. Things are already difficult enough.

I know. And maybe I'm wrong. Maybe your plan will work. If so, I will be the first to congratulate you. Are you ready to order?

Sure, though I don’t feel like eating much.

Waiter.