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Would You Hire Me: a Resume

I am applying for the consultant position
of Office Manager for which I will audition.
I am undeniably qualified to deal with nitwits
and idiots I will immediately classify as 'twits.'

My solution to deal with those people is fair
It may not be righteous, but I don't care.
If your company is greedy to make money,
it's ok with me. Just give me my check, honey.

I don't browbeat employees with a big stick
when they come in late or say they're sick
I'll crack the whip on any numbskull at work
and there's one less lazy fool I'll call  a jerk.

If you think my method is severe over kill,
you're right, because I don't show good will
to jackasses who keep making me mutter
words you would only hear in a street gutter.

I'll get control and do what needs to be done
and I promise I'll try not to pull out a real gun.
I'll need some handcuffs and maybe a jail cell.
Give me free rein and everything will be swell.

My resume' experience speaks for itself.
Once, I've even fired an Elf on the Shelf
I did it without a good reason or just cause
so you can waiver that harrassment clause.

You can hire me now for a trial run.
Keep me on or fire me, but I'm the one
you need to give brainless creatures the boot...
not due to my work ethic, cuz I don't give a hoot.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gondolf Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 6:51 AM
I can relate to this, Lin, it makes me think of some of the nitwits at the IRS I have to deal with from time to time; the government certainly doesn’t hire the cream of the crop. John
Lane Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 6:55 AM
That's for sure, John. It amazes me how many people, in many industries, are completely inept and remain on the job.
Allison Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Sure made me smile Lin ...You're hired!:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 3:51 AM
A smile is good enough of a response. Thanks, Jan.
Cunningham Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 9:16 AM
Haha, many firms carry lots of dead wood, used to grieve me to see them getting away with things. Tom. PS, when can you start ?
Lane Avatar
May 28, 2018 at 3:51 AM
Thanks for liking this silly thing, Tom.
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