I'm 13 percent of the way there.

I'm 13 percent of the way there.

"Next time your random manager asks how far through that (indefinite) task she (sort of) assigned you, just answer:

I'm 13 percent of the way there, boss.

This is the perfect answer. No one ever knows what response to give to thirteen percent. Clearly you're underway, but clearly there's a lot of work to be done. Better leave you alone..."

Perfect... I'll make sure to note that on my next TPS report...