As an attorney in a major New Mexico law firm, I have many colleagues who work long hours. However, the reputation of one of my partners' workaholic ways even extended beyond the office.

He not only had to leave work early one day because of a medical problem, but he was also told by his doctor to stay home until the end of the week. My colleague grudgingly agree to comply.

In the middle of the week, our receptionist received a call for him. She announced that the partner was out of the office until Friday. "Good," the caller said. "That's all I wanted to know. I'm his doctor".