A little humour - September 2008

1. When you take a long time to do something, you're slow.
   When your boss takes a long time, he's thorough.
2. When you don't do it, you're lazy.
   When your boss doesn't do it, he's too busy.
3. When you make a mistake, you're an idiot.
   When your boss makes a mistake, he's only human.
4. When doing something without being told, you're overstepping your authority.
   When your boss does the same thing, that's initiative.
5. When you take a stand, you're being pig-headed.
   When your boss does it, he's being firm.
6. When you overlook a rule of ettiquette, you're being rude.
   When your boss skips a few rules, he's being original.
7. When you please your boss, you're boot licking.
   When your boss pleases his boss, he's being co-operative.
8. When you're out of the office, you're wandering around.
   When your boss is out of the office, he's on business.
9. When you're on a day off sick, you're always sick.
   When your boss has a day off sick, he must be very ill.
10. When you apply for a day off, you must be going for an interview.
    When your boss takes a day off, it's because he's overworked.

On reflection, are these the kinds of differences that exist between you and your children, you and your spouse?