Teen employee: I’m so worried about getting into college. Although, I really don’t know what I want to do with my life.
Middle-aged boss: You’d make a great stripper.
Teen employee: You know, I’ve considered it.
Bookstore
New York, New York
Overheard by: I guess I won’t apply for a job after all
Waiter, at new copy machine: Which way does this go in: face down or up, sideways or lengthways?…You’re not going to tell me, are you?
Manager: We’ve got plenty of paper over there; keep trying until you get it right.
45 South Illinois Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
Overheard by: Shatmandu
Loud old woman #1: Did you hear about that huge fight that took place over the weekend where that teenager got killed?
Loud old woman #2: That’s why people should beat their children! Then this wouldn’t happen!
3430 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, Maryland
[sick worker comes to work]Boss: Shouldn’t you be at home eating Ginger Ale and Saltines?
Sick worker: Yeah, probably.
Boss: Everything’s better with Ginger Ale and Saltines.
Seagram’s Building
New York City, New York
Normal female #1: He didn't get out this morning?
Normal female #2: No., he was held over til next Wednesday.
Normal female #1: I don't think you should take the girls back to orange camp to see him this time… That's how hookers remember their childhood.
Tampa, Florida
Young female coworker: Don't take me seriously. I mean, seriously!
Austin, Texas
Owner: 28 cents isn’t a lot, but after 100 times spending it, that’s $28. Listen man, $28 is a bottle of champagne! Instead of throwing it in the trash can, I can drink it, man! $28 on top of $28…That starts to add up to a few bottles of champage and pretty girls and a nice dinner!
8860 NW 24th Terrace
Miami, Florida
Overheard by: Amanda
Session Leader: I’ll leave this badge on the desk. If you need to use the facilities, just take it with you and swipe the reader on the bathroom door.
Participant #1: You need to swipe from the bottom up, right?
Participant #2: Not if you’re a girl!
One Chase Plaza
New York, NY
Warehouse Manager: Be sure to take all the plywood runners, and all the woodchucks you can find.
Driver: “Woodchucks”?
Warehouse Manager: Yeah, put them under the wheels to help with traction.
41049 Boyce Road
Fremont, California
