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Two Norwegians who worked at the garment factory were laid off. They went downtown together to file for unemployment.
The clerk asked the first Norwegian his occupation. "Panty Stitcher," he replied.
The clerk looked up panty Stitcher, found it listed under unskilled labor and wrote a check for $300 for one week's work.
The clerk asked the second Norwegian what his occupation was. "Diesel Fitter," he replied.
Since Diesel Fitter was listed as skilled labor, the clerk gave him a check for $600.
The Panty Stitcher became angry and demanded to know why his friend received more money.
"Well," the clerk explained. "Panty Stitcher is listed as unskilled labor and Diesel Fitter is listed as skilled labor."
"Him? Skilled?" exclaimed the Panty Stitcher. "I sew the elastic on the panties. He pulls on it and says, 'Oh, ja, diesel fitter.'"
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