FIRED WITH ENTHUSIASM Dr. Clark Kerr, director Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, recalling his dismissal as president of the University of California: I left the presidency as I entered it, fired with enthusiasm.
BETTER THAN MOTHER The boss was firing one of his employees. The irate employee demanded a reason for this harsh action. The boss did not agree with the accusation of being unfair. “I have treated you better than your own mother. She only carried you for nine months. I have been carrying you for two …
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HABITS OPTIONAL An ad in the jobs section read: “Secretary looking for work. No bad habits, willing to learn.” By Frederic Whitaker
NO MORE QUITTING In the early 1960s, Phoenix had less than 500,000 residents, and skilled labor was in short supply. Still, the boom growth cycle was under way, and the time was approaching when the labor pool would be plentiful. There was a talented reporter for one of the local newspapers in Phoenix who was …
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FIRED WITH ENTHUSIASM If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you’ll be fired with enthusiasm! Coach Vince Lombardi
PEANUT SALARIES Those who pay with peanuts will only be able to hire monkeys.
WORKER OR INHABITANT “How long did John Smith work for you?” a former employer was asked. “About four hours” was the quick reply. “Why he told me that he had been there for some time.” “Oh yes”, answered the gentleman, “he was here for two years but you didn’t ask that, you asked how long …
JOB INSECURITY Insecurity is finding on your new job that your name is written on your office door in chalk, and there is a wet sponge hanging next to it.
WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVE Differences Between You And Your Boss: If you take a long time, you’re slow. BUT if your boss takes a long time, he’s thorough. If you don’t do it, you’re lazy. BUT if your boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busy. If you make a mistake, you’re an idiot. BUT if your boss …
ECONOMIC EMPLOYMENT Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.