Back in my teenage years, I worked as a meat trimmer and had a habit of arriving late. After one too many tardies, my boss sternly warned me,...
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Back in my teenage years, I worked as a meat trimmer and had a habit of arriving late. After one too many tardies, my boss sternly warned me, “Don’t be late again.” Anticipating that I might slip up, I jokingly asked my mom to write me a note excusing any future lateness.

Sure enough, I was late again. My boss, exasperated, said, “You can keep your job if you have a note from your mom.” To his surprise, I pulled out the note. The entire crew burst into laughter, and my boss was left speechless. He kept the letter but still fired me two days later. It was worth it for the laugh.