I once had a boss that was late every single morning. Usually hung over, to boot. He would grab some paperwork or parts and hurry across the street to the owner’s office with “something’s wrong, but he was working on it.” Like he had been at work for hours.
My Father worked heavy construction. When you were hired to build a dam you knew when it was finished you were out of a job. So near the end there was not much to do so a lot of the people started playing cards. Dad would pick up a shovel and walk to the other end of the job sit then pickup a 2×4 and walk back. Did that all shift long. Foreman would come along and tell the card players that the job was over. Since Dad looked like he was still working he kept the job two or three weeks longer.
Sherlock Watson over 9 years ago
Mutt had better be careful when he leaves — Jeff might be waiting for him outside.
Old Texan75 over 9 years ago
I once had a boss that was late every single morning. Usually hung over, to boot. He would grab some paperwork or parts and hurry across the street to the owner’s office with “something’s wrong, but he was working on it.” Like he had been at work for hours.
pdking77 over 9 years ago
Ahhh..back in the days when employers awarded raises! So so long ago….when paychecks increased with time instead of decreased….
Number Three over 9 years ago
Don’t worry, Jeff. It’s only a bad dream.
(Uh oh!)
xxx
Larrs over 9 years ago
My Father worked heavy construction. When you were hired to build a dam you knew when it was finished you were out of a job. So near the end there was not much to do so a lot of the people started playing cards. Dad would pick up a shovel and walk to the other end of the job sit then pickup a 2×4 and walk back. Did that all shift long. Foreman would come along and tell the card players that the job was over. Since Dad looked like he was still working he kept the job two or three weeks longer.
brklnbern over 9 years ago
Mutt the pal. Great color here.