Applying for a job

markem · 03-04-2011, 11:36 AM

Murphy applied for a fermentation operator post at a famous Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and since both applicants had similar qualifications, they were asked to take a test by the Manager. When the results were in, amazingly, both men had only one wrong answer.

The manager went to Murphy and said, 'Thank you for coming to the interview, but We've decided to give the American the job.'

Murphy, 'And why would you be doing that? We both got 19 questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish surely I should get the job.'

Manager, 'We have made our decision not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.'

Murphy, 'And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?'

Manager, 'Simple. On question number 7 the American wrote down, 'I don't know.'

You put down, 'Neither do I.'

md4958 · 03-04-2011, 11:39 AM

dunng · 03-04-2011, 11:42 AM

Mr.Erskine · 03-04-2011, 11:46 AM

I'll have to watch for that answer on my students' tests

MurphysLaw · 03-04-2011, 11:53 AM

I don't appreciate the jokes at my expense!

guitar4001 · 03-04-2011, 12:12 PM

sounds like my brother's high school career.

markem · 03-04-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I don't appreciate the jokes at my expense!

it's a small expense ...

CigarNut · 03-04-2011, 12:14 PM

Pretty funny Mark!

cigarflip · 03-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Where does Icehog fit in the equation?

is he Murphy or is he the American? or both?

kelmac07 · 03-04-2011, 01:48 PM

03-04-2011, 11:36 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,595 Trading: (47)	Applying for a job Murphy applied for a fermentation operator post at a famous Irish firm based in Dublin. An American applied for the same job and since both applicants had similar qualifications, they were asked to take a test by the Manager. When the results were in, amazingly, both men had only one wrong answer. The manager went to Murphy and said, 'Thank you for coming to the interview, but We've decided to give the American the job.' Murphy, 'And why would you be doing that? We both got 19 questions correct. This being Ireland and me being Irish surely I should get the job.' Manager, 'We have made our decision not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed.' Murphy, 'And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?' Manager, 'Simple. On question number 7 the American wrote down, 'I don't know.' You put down, 'Neither do I.' __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-04-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Applying for a job __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Applying for a job __________________ MassHole Banter

03-04-2011, 11:46 AM	#4
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: Applying for a job I'll have to watch for that answer on my students' tests __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Applying for a job I don't appreciate the jokes at my expense!

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Applying for a job Pretty funny Mark! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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cigarflip Certified LFDC Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 636 Trading: (4)	Re: Applying for a job Where does Icehog fit in the equation? is he Murphy or is he the American? or both? __________________ "What is an eight of an inch among friends?"

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Applying for a job __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"