HUMOR Digest - 1 Jul 1998 to 2 Jul 1998

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 03:38:18 -0400
From: Jim Moore Jr
Subject: Maryland State Highway

I had to do my part in spreading the gospel of "Sexual Harassment" in the workplace. I posted what I thought was a very appropriate sign:

The company was not too swift though -- during the first week we were there, somebody stole 2 nites.

Personnel for Highway Maintenance crews are hired anytime there's a vacancy. I was interviewing one prospective employee and after I explained the salary and benefits, I asked if he had any questions.

He said, "Yes, I'll really get a raise every six months ?" And I told him that as long as he performed satisfactorily, he would.

"Damn !" he said. "I should have known they'd be a catch to it."

Don't get the idea now that a lot of heavy drinkers were employed in highway maintenance.

But it is worth noting that all personnel got time and a fifth for overtime.

I had no desire to ever become a Senior Manager while working at the State Highway -- I couldn't have afforded the clothing.

I mean the guys we had wore out 4 suits for every pair of shoes.

Our Administrator always made it a point to say that he wanted no "Yes men" on his staff. After hearing that for the 167th time, a voice from the back of the meeting room said, "Hal, exactly how many 'No men' do you currently have on board ?"

I guess some things will never change. I hired a temp while my secretary was on maternity leave. Trying to arrive at an agreeable wage, I asked what she expected to earn.

She said, "Well... the minimum I could work for is four hundred a week."

I told her I'd give her that much with pleasure.

She shook her head and replied, "With pleasure, it'll be $600 a week."

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