When it comes to workplace humor, the dynamic between bosses and their secretaries can be a goldmine of comedic moments. Whether it’s the boss trying to assert their authority or the secretary cleverly outsmarting them, there’s never a shortage of laughs.
In one amusing anecdote, a female secretary was tasked with helping her new boss set up his computer. When asked to choose a password, he suggested “pen!s,” likely trying to assert his dominance. However, the secretary was not intimidated. Without batting an eye, she entered the password, and the computer’s response was priceless: “Secret key Dismissed. NOT LONG ENOUGH!”
In another hilarious tale, a young salesman from North Dakota moved to Miami to start a new job at a department store. Despite his shy demeanor, he managed to make a big impression on his first day. When asked by his boss how many customers he had served, he replied, “One.” The boss was unimpressed, scolding him for not meeting the store’s sales standards.
However, the young salesman had a surprise up his sleeve. When asked how much his single sale was worth, he replied, “$150,000.” The boss was stunned, demanding to know what he had sold. The salesman explained that he had started by selling the customer a few fish hooks, then a new fishing rod, followed by a boat, and finally a brand-new 4×4 Dodge truck.
As it turned out, the customer had initially come in looking for tampons for his girlfriend, but the salesman had cleverly convinced him to go fishing instead. The boss was so impressed with the salesman’s quick thinking and sales prowess that he gave him a promotion the very next day.
These two stories showcase the importance of staying calm and clever in the workplace, even in the face of challenging situations. Whether you’re a secretary outsmarting your boss or a salesman making a big catch, a little bit of humor and wit can go a long way.
