Congratulations! You are Hired!!

IT WAS A GOOD DAY TO LOOK FOR A JOB. 

Mr. Somebody had to find one quickly. Just around the corner was a deli with a "Manager Position Available" sign. Good place to start a job search. Mr. Somebody asked for the manager. The manager sat him down for an interview. First the formalities, then the meat of the interveiw. 

Manager: Tell me about yourself. 

Somebody: I am educated and I have some experience, and I can communcicate very well.

Manager: That's good, but tell me about your management experience. You have some, right?

Somebody: Oh, yes, I do. I was the boss at a non-profit outfit, and then on another one. It was good experience.

Manager: You know we are a decent sized deli. I have managed it myself for long, but 25 people staff is getting too much for me. So, let me ask you if you have managed that many people.

Somebody: Twenty five? Huh! That's more than ten, right? Ten I have managed at two non-profits, not only one. But I can learn.

Manager: Okay, may be I can train you. But tell me how did you handle the money there. Did you leave them with in a good shape financially?

Somebody: Well you know, how people talk. Some said I didn't handle the money well, but may be they wrere jealous. There were some investigations, but I think I was okay.

Manager: Well, may be my accountant can train you. But tell me a little bit about your personal life. Married? Good family life? No hanky panky with women? You know how it goes. I want my female staff to be respected. You can do that, right?

Somebody: Absolutely. I respect women. Well, I do get carried away sometime. You know how we men are. Ha, hah!

Manager: Well, my assistant, Sarah, will help you understand our deli's culture of respecting one another. 

Somebody: Sure. I can learn, fingers crossed.

Manager: Now, One more thing. You know I don't drink at all, but you may. That's not my business, but my establishment will not tolerate even a drop of drink at work. You are okay with that, right?

Somebody: Let me tell you the truth. I do get drunk once in a while, but I promise, not a drop at work. Promise.

Manager: Well, let's see. You have managed two little outfits with a small staff, didn't manage the money well, haven't related well with women, and do get drunk sometimes.

Somebody: If you say so. So can  I get the job?

Manager: You want me to hire you to manage my deli? To tell you the truth, you might have better luck at that establishment down the street on Pennsylvania Avenue, at 1600, I think. Why don't you apply there?

Somebody: If you say so, sir. Thank you. I will try my luck there. They do have an opening that might fit my qualification and experience. I do appreciate your time.

Mr. Somebody followed the advice of the deli manager. He applied. Got hired!!  

Good luck, Mr. Somebody!