A Day’s Work
MY COWORKER was very excited at the prospect of becoming an American citizen after passing her test and interview. “I just have one more thing to do,” Pam said proudly. “I have to go to the courthouse in a few weeks and swear at the judge!”
YEFIM M. BRODD, Kirkland, Washington
AMTRAK TWEETED out this quote that allegedly came from a great poet: “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” It garnered this response from @porkbelt: “With all due respect, this is terrible advice for trains.”
department of a large apparel company where turnover was a big problem. So while interviewing a potential employee,
I WORKED IN THE HR
I had to ask, “Are you looking for permanent work?”
“Yes,” she replied. “For the time being.” ANNE KING, Missouri City, Texas
I HAD AN INKLING I’d been working too hard at the gift shop when, at my father’s funeral, I greeted all the well-wishers with, “Thank you. Come again.”
T. H., via mail
IT’S GOOD TO ASK questions during a job interview. Just not these, shared by the executives who heard them:
■ “What does your company actually do?”
■ “When you imagine your business, what color is it and what does it smell like?”
■ “If there is another interview, do I really need to come back to this office? It’s just a bit far from my house.”
■ “Can I come to work in my pajamas?”
OUR ADMINISTRATORS sent a notice to all employees regarding a research study: “The hospital is recruiting women ages 21 to 45 who are trying to become pregnant.” The post’s author then felt it necessary to add, “Male participation is optional.”
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