Being late
rondetto
Published
06/23/2009
Tom was in his early 50s, retired and started a second career.
However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day, he
was five, 10, 15 minutes late.
But, he was a good worker and real sharp, so the boss was in a
quandary about how to deal with it. Finally, one day he called Tom
into his office for a talk.
"Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic. You do a bang- up
job, but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss and I am working on it."
"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear.
It's odd though, your coming in late. I know you're retired from the
Air Force. What did they say if you came in late there?"
"They said, 'Good morning, General.'"
However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day, he
was five, 10, 15 minutes late.
But, he was a good worker and real sharp, so the boss was in a
quandary about how to deal with it. Finally, one day he called Tom
into his office for a talk.
"Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic. You do a bang- up
job, but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss and I am working on it."
"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear.
It's odd though, your coming in late. I know you're retired from the
Air Force. What did they say if you came in late there?"
"They said, 'Good morning, General.'"
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