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Who's the Boss

Tom did not care about a toss, Or listen to his current boss, He knew all he wanted to know, Which made his co-workers cross. Tom did not want to learn, You go to work to earn. Money to support yourself Earned money, not pelf Or money to burn. You will eventually get the sack, Because of the knowledge that you lack. If you never change your ways You will be broke to your dying days. There is no way of going back!

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Deb M

Date: 6/25/2022 8:57:00 PM

Enjoyed this one Shirley! Tom has a lot to learn!! Ha. Deb x

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/25/2022 7:54:00 PM

I know such a fellow who professes a, "profound" knowledge on every subject, but has never held a job longer than 3-months over the last 40-odd years because his knowlege is limited to "profound"! Enjoyed, Shirley! Aloha!

Rico Leffanta
Date: 6/26/2022 6:17:00 PM

Indeed! Aloha!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/25/2022 8:43:00 PM

G'Day, Rico, I heard this joke years ago. Somebody advertised for a handyman. When he came, they asked him if he gardened, and he said no. could he do house maintenance? He said no. In frustration, they asked him what did he do. He answered I am very handy, I only live around the corner! It is apt, isn't it, Rico.