Work: Today, an unpaid intern had his first day at my workplace of... - FML

By 19apollo91 - 09/05/2011 17:33 - United Kingdom

Today, an unpaid intern had his first day at my workplace of seven years. As a joke, my boss gave him the same challenge she gave me on my first day. The intern completed it in 37 minutes. We've always been told it's impossible. Guess we all have to start working harder. FML

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19apollo91 1

Wednesday 11 May 2011 12:29

The challenge was to create a protocol for measuring the thickness of double and triple glazed windows (none of which open) around the company's building. Nothing to do with our actual jobs, most of us just figured it was a trick to get the new guys caught staring out of windows. He won't tell me his method...

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valalvax 13

Tuesday 10 May 2011 0:45

what was the challenge?

bubble25_fml 5

Tuesday 10 May 2011 1:05

it probably begins with getting on your knees...

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elizacandle 29

Tuesday 3 September 2013 11:05

now I'm curious...what's the task?

amberdea404 28

Wednesday 28 October 2015 5:29

Well the new guy is likely to succeed.

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