A company decided it was long overdue for a serious shakeup, so they hired a brand-new CEO with a reputation for being tough, efficient, and absolutely intolerant of slackers. From day one, he made it clear he was there to clean house.
On his first tour of the building, the CEO walked through a large work area buzzing with activity. Phones rang, keyboards clicked, and employees hustled back and forth. That’s when he spotted a young guy leaning casually against a wall, arms folded, looking far too relaxed for a Monday morning. Seeing an opportunity to make an example, the CEO’s eyes lit up.
He marched over and barked, loud enough for everyone to hear, “You there! How much do you make in a week?”
Without hesitation, the guy answered, “Two hundred bucks.”
The CEO pulled out his wallet, counted out $200 in cash, slapped it into the guy’s hand, and shouted, “Here’s your week’s pay. Now GET OUT!”
The room went silent. The CEO felt a surge of pride—decisive leadership, first firing complete. He turned to the stunned employees and asked confidently, “Now, does anyone want to tell me what that goof-off did here?”
There was an awkward pause. Finally, one worker raised his hand, gave a nervous grin, and muttered,
“Uh… he was the pizza delivery guy.”
Ralph came home drunk one night, weaving slightly as he kicked off his shoes and collapsed into bed beside his sleeping wife. Within seconds, he was snoring loudly, completely passed out.
