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Chapter 3: Field Trip September 7. Two weeks into my new accounting position at Ashland Construction. Joey finds me in my office at 9:06 in the morning, drops a pair of denim jeans, a canary yellow Rufskin T-shirt, and a pair of Timberland work boots on the top of my desk. “What’s this?” I ask, looking at the pile. “We’re having a field trip today. You need to know what our guys do on-site.” “I thought I just needed to know about finances and your numbers and taxes.” Joey shakes his head and says, “Think again.” He pushes the pile of clothes closer to me and says, “I’ll give you five minutes to get into these, then I’ll meet you in the lobby. You’re riding with me today.” I grin from ear to ear inside, and feel that I’ve won the Ashland Construction lottery. Hell, I’ve been waiting f