What It Really Means When the Job Ad Says...

"Word processing skills essential"

There's a crippling case of
carpal tunnel syndrome in your future


"Professional appearance required"

$20K a year job that requires
a $100K a year wardrobe


"Salary range $24,000- $32,000"

The salary is $24,000


"Will train"

Prior conviction of a felony or two no problem


"Civil service"

This job was filled from the inside six months ago


"Women & minorities encouraged"

White males need not waste the stamp to apply


"Outstanding benefits package"

Health insurance


"Top-notch communications skills"

Telemarketing


"Salary negotiable"

We'll take the lowest bidder


"Advancement opportunity"

Crappy job


"Entry level"

Really a crappy job


"No experience necessary"

The crappiest job they have

The San Francisco Zoo has an elephant named Calle who has a chronic illness, requiring medication. The zoo people couldn't get Calle to take her dose orally, so a California pharmacologist developed a suppository.

The 10-inch-long, four-pound, cocoa-butter bullets are crafted by the good folks at Guittard Chocolates in Burlingame. Administering the DAILY medication takes five zoo workers, including one person to distract Calle with treats and one person who wears a full-arm glove.

Why am I telling you this? Just think - FIVE people have jobs worse than yours! Now stop complaining and get back to work.

jessie555@hotmail.com

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