Charlie, a new retiree greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to
work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good
worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the
company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly"
policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charlie, I have
to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job, but your being
late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
''Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear. It's odd
though you're coming in late. I know you're retired from the Navy. What
did they say if you came in late there?"
''They said, 'Good morning, Admiral. Can I get you some coffee, sir?'''
work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good
worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the
company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly"
policies.
One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charlie, I have
to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job, but your being
late so often is quite bothersome."
"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
''Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear. It's odd
though you're coming in late. I know you're retired from the Navy. What
did they say if you came in late there?"
''They said, 'Good morning, Admiral. Can I get you some coffee, sir?'''
