You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading.
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams."
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."
....HOWEVER....
The correct answer is to run the old lady over and put her out of her misery, have sex with the perfect partner on the hood of the car, then drive off with the old friend for a few beers.
Started school this past Monday. I want to challenge myself to see if I can accomplish juggling a family life, a work life, and school life. So far, so good. The one class that I have enjoyed so far, actually I enjoy all of them, is my American History. The instuctor is top notch, and makes the curriculum exciting and easy to understand. The bad thing about the class is it is full of kids. I mean 18 and 19 year olds who have no qualms about life other than "where is the party this weekend." I love college life. Smile true-belivers, sometimes it is contagious.
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading.
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams."
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."
....HOWEVER....
The correct answer is to run the old lady over and put her out of her misery, have sex with the perfect partner on the hood of the car, then drive off with the old friend for a few beers.
Started school this past Monday. I want to challenge myself to see if I can accomplish juggling a family life, a work life, and school life. So far, so good. The one class that I have enjoyed so far, actually I enjoy all of them, is my American History. The instuctor is top notch, and makes the curriculum exciting and easy to understand. The bad thing about the class is it is full of kids. I mean 18 and 19 year olds who have no qualms about life other than "where is the party this weekend." I love college life. Smile true-belivers, sometimes it is contagious.
P.S. Latin fan boy job- totally yours....
[Edited on Aug 26, 2004 9:24AM]
If I did go to work for my old boss, I'd be her assistant, but it would be more of a project coordinator role. It'd still be admin, but at least I would get to work from home every day and wouldn't have to buy her groceries.
Same amount of money - less headache. I've decided a few things since my last post - will post later.
[Edited on Aug 27, 2004 8:17AM]