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  • In Demand

    Harry walks into his supervisor’s office. “Boss,” he says, “We’re doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff.” “We’re short-handed, Harry,” the boss replies. “I can’t give you the day off.” “Thanks, boss,” says Harry, “I knew I could…

  • The Jackasses

    This Story is true! For all of you who occasionally have a really bad day when you just need to take it out on someone: Don’t take that bad day out on someone you know, take it out on someone you *don’t* know! Now get this. I was sitting at my desk, when I remembered…

  • Benefits Plan

    Many employers motivate workers with bonuses. Some offer gym memberships, a few even supply day care for their working mothers and fathers. Our bosses go a step further. A sign posted in our break room read: New Incentive Plan . . . Work or get fired!

  • Things Not to Say to a Policeman

    Things not to say to a policeman . . . – Care for a doughnut? – Met your quota? Happy now? – Before you arrest me, maybe Mr. George Washington could change your mind. – You’re NOT gonna check the trunk, are you? – I want your badge number and your superior officer’s name, NOW.…

  • The Pharmacist

    When the husband arrived home, his wife met him at the door sobbing. He asked her what was wrong. “It’s the pharmacist,” she wailed. “He insulted me something awful on the phone this morning.” Hearing this, the husband immediately headed downtown to confront the pharmacist and demand an apology. Before he could say more than…

  • Where Glacier?

    Swiss mountain guides who always do the same trails can get tired answering the same questions over and over. One time an English tourist was giving his guide an especially hard time with silly questions. They were walking through a mountain valley that was strewn with rocks, and the traveler asked, “How did these rocks…

  • A Young Ensign…

    A young ensign had nearly completed his first overseas tour of duty when he was given an opportunity to display his ability at getting the ship under way. With a stream of crisp commands, he had the decks buzzing with men and soon, the ship had left port and was steaming out of the channel.…

  • Airborne

    After enlisting in the 82nd Airborne Division, I eagerly asked my Recruiter what I could expect from jump school. “Well,” he said, “it’s three weeks long.” “What else,” I asked. “The first week they separate the men from the boys,” he said. “The second week, they separate the men from the fools.” “And the third…

  • Salesman

    A salesman, and engineer, and a technician are driving in a car when, just outside of town, they get a flat tire. The three of them get out of the car and scratch their heads. The salesman says, “Maybe I should walk into town and get us a new tire. I know that I can…

  • December 2nd

    (To understand this joke you should read the Wocka joke entitled: December 1st. Enjoy.) FROM: Patty Lewis, Human Resources Director TO: All Employees DATE: December 2nd RE: Holiday Party In no way was yesterday’s memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Chanukah is an important holiday, which often coincides with Christmas, though…