Late For Work

Charley, a new retiree greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn’t seem to get to work on time.

Every day he was 5, 10. sometimes 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 was in a real quandary about how to deal with it.

Finally, he called him in the office for a talk.

“Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-on 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, your coming in late.

I know you’re retired from the Arm Forces.

What did they say if you came in late there?”

They said, “Good morning, General.

Tea or coffee this morning, Sir?”