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ashling

(25,771 posts) Wed Jun 12, 2013, 03:45 PM Jun 2013

But can the applicant pass a background check?

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But can the applicant pass a background check? (Original Post) ashling Jun 2013 OP

That's initiative. Chan790 Jun 2013 #1

Reminds me of a joke they used to tell during World War II. Aristus Jun 2013 #2

Did the employee die of natural causes? NightWatcher Jun 2013 #3

"Dear applicant... pinboy3niner Jun 2013 #4

Chan790

(20,176 posts)

1. That's initiative.

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 03:48 PM

Jun 2013

Having stooped to those levels to procure an apartment in Manhattan before, I'd hire that guy if his resume was good. I like the go-getter attitude.

Aristus

(66,436 posts)

2. Reminds me of a joke they used to tell during World War II.

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 03:53 PM

Jun 2013

Housing was at a premium, and the story goes a guy was walking along the bank of a river, when he noticed somebody struggling in the water and calling for help.

"What is your name, and where do you live?" the man asked.

The drowning man told him.

The first guy hurries to the stated address and tells the landlord: "Mr. X just drowned. I want to rent his room."

"Sorry", the landlord replies, "It was just rented by the guy who pushed him in."

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

3. Did the employee die of natural causes?

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 03:55 PM

Jun 2013

If not, I'm looking at the applicant.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)

4. "Dear applicant...

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 04:05 PM

Jun 2013

He may have expired, but his term of employment does not expire unti 2016. Please feel free to contact us at that time."

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