ReadersDigestAustraliaNewZealand-March2018

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All in a Day’s Work


HUMOUR ON THE JOB

88 | March• 2018


BLINK AND YOU MISS IT
Tech support: Is the light on your
modem blinking?
Customer: No.
Te c h : So it’s solid, then?
Customer: Yes. It’s solid, then
it’s off, then it’s solid again, then
it’s off again ... Source: notalwaysright.com

SEMI-PERMANENT
I worked in the human resources
department of a large apparel
company where turnover was a big
problem.
So while interviewing a potential
employee, one of the questions I
had to ask was, “Are you looking for
permanent work?”
“Yes,” she replied. “For the
time being.” SUBMITTED BY ANNE KING

Deadly Serious
I spent 20 minutes explaining insurance options to
one of our employees. After reviewing the different
plans and monthly deductions, he decided to max
out, choosing $100,000 worth of life insurance. But
he had one last question.
“Now,” he said, “what do I have to do to collect?”
Source: gophercentral.com

HARD TO ARGUE
Scene: A sixth-grade classroom.
Te a c he r : “What are the harmful
environmental effects of oil on fish?”
Student: “When my mum opened a
can of sardines last night, it was full
of oil and all the sardines were dead.”
Source: gophercentral.com

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