Professional Darwinism: Update to OP on p.74

[PastryGoddess]

Near my old house is a strip mall that had an ice cream shop. Since the shop closed for the winter, the owner decided that he didn't have to pay rent during that time. The landlord thought otherwise.

There's a different shop there now.

That also belongs on the Brain Hurty thread as well

[hermanne]

Near my old house is a strip mall that had an ice cream shop. Since the shop closed for the winter, the owner decided that he didn't have to pay rent during that time. The landlord thought otherwise.

There's a different shop there now.

That also belongs on the Brain Hurty thread as well

Done! 

[ShanghaiJill]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

[exitzero]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

[ShanghaiJill]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

But did he ever return?

***ducks***runs***

[Elfmama]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

But did he ever return?

***ducks***runs***

***runs after, shouting*** NO, he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned.

[chibichan]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

But did he ever return?

***ducks***runs***

***runs after, shouting*** NO, he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned.

This just made me squee with sheer joy  !

[White Dragon]

Heard this one today and I don't think it is going to end well.

Every Thursday there is regularly scheduled delivery run.
Our driver has been doing it regularly for a year now.

Thursday morning, the driver called the office.

 Driver "I won't be coming on today."

Boss "Uh...why not?"

Driver "I don't feel like it. Today seems like a good day to stay home and get drunk."

Boss "Huh? That's not an acceptable reason not to come to work."

Driver "Fine. Consider this my two week notice."
Then she hung up and refused to take his calls or respond to his texts.

Much panic ensued, trying to get the Thursday run done and line someone up in case she failed to show for Friday.

Finally, about 8 pm she let him know she would, in fact, show up to work on Friday.
But I don't see her being around much longer.

[Shoo]

This sort of sounds like someone heard she could get unemployment if she got fired instead of quitting.  I think she will be in for a surprise.

[kglory]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

But did he ever return?

***ducks***runs***

***runs after, shouting*** NO, he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned.

This just made me squee with sheer joy  !

Ha!   My mom used to sing that one when we were kids.  I always wondered, why doesn't his wife every slip him a nickel one day instead of a sandwich?  Then he could finally get off the train!  LOL.

[ShanghaiJill]

A Boston Traffic Supervisor (whatever that entails) was struck by a bus as he was trying to ticket the driver.   The driver also struck several parked cars.

Just so you know, working for the MBTA is a HIGHLY coveted job.

Just an aside, when my dad started work  for the MBTA (probably over 50 years ago, now), it wasn't what you knew, it was who you knew.

He knew someone, went in for an interview. They asked him if he had a bus license. He said yes. They never asked to see it. He didn't even have a DRIVER'S LICENSE. He had never driven a car in his life. (Poor city kid). He went out that week and got a learner's permit. He drove a public bus for months on a learner's permit.

But did he ever return?

***ducks***runs***

***runs after, shouting*** NO, he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned.

This just made me squee with sheer joy  !

Ha!   My mom used to sing that one when we were kids.  I always wondered, why doesn't his wife every slip him a nickel one day instead of a sandwich?  Then he could finally get off the train!  LOL.

They named the fare cards "Charlie Cards."    He sure could have used one.

http://bitfare.org/img/header_logo_charliecard.jpg

[JocelynCS]

I just squeed so loud!  I was raised on that song and Kingston Trio in general!

[Sirius]

This is also one of the songs Mr. Sirius' band does. 

[figee]

What song?  I don't understand!

[Morticia]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VMSGrY-IlU&feature=youtube_gdata_player