Charley, a new retiree-greeter at WalMart,
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.
"Charley, I have to tell you, I
like your work ethic, you do a bang-up
job when you finally get here; 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.”
“Yes sir, I understand your concern
and I’ll try harder.”
Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to
comment, “It's odd, though, your
coming in late. I know you're retired
from the Armed
Forces.
What did they say to you there if you
showed up in the morning so late and so
often?"
The old man looked down at the floor,
then smiled.
He chuckled quietly, then said with a
grin, "They usually saluted and
said, ‘Good morning, Admiral, can I
get your coffee, sir?’” |