WAL-MART SENIOR GREETERYou just have to appreciate this one. Young people forget that we old people had a career before we retired......Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk.
"Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job when you finally get here; but you’re 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.
Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder.
Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you there if you showed up in the morning late so often?"
The old man looked down at the floor, and then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin,
"They usually saluted and said, Good morning, Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir?
One of my favorite stories, ever!
Thank you for visiting and please come back, Arlene, Tango and Ruby
I bet the managers mouth dropped on that comment. I got a good chuckle out of this story.
ReplyDeleteBrings to mind...Never judge a book by it's cover
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Hi Wolfie, my you are a busy little Wolf, just as well you have four legs to carry you round to all your destinations. Thanks for popping in though hope it was worth it, and for the compliment on my new look, Hugss to you too, ugghh I got a wolfie hair up my nose, AAAAAAAAaaachoo. X
DeleteOh I love that. Bet the manager turned red on that one.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have seen his face. bet he changed his demeanour afterwards though.
DeleteGreat story!!!!!! You know here in the states Walmart went on a firing spree and got rid of the senior greeters to save the biggies some money. There was such a public outcry that they have reinstated them. xx
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DeleteFab story Arlene loved it, I would have loved to have seen his face...
ReplyDeleteThe comment Beth made , made me smile ...great one.
Hope all is well with the gals. xx
Hi Sheila, yes it was a goodie, All is well here Tango has settled now. XX
DeleteHad to read this one to hubby. We both got a chuckle.
ReplyDeleteI bet he enjoyed it Carrie. and would see the irony as well as the humour.
DeleteLove it, LOL I'm glad to see the greeters back too, in response to Beth's comment.
ReplyDeleteYes that wass a good battle well won.
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