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Too Clever
lucylema
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A relative went to do a test for fork lift truck tuition however, he did the tests, got 98% and was told he was too clever and was put on the waiting list! Disgusting! The gornernment want people to be in jobs, he finds something he would like to do but can't
There goes that plan - looks like us tax payers will have to keep him.
We have more outgoings than imcomings so what does it matter if he is thick or cleaver? I think this is thickism or cleverism and not on!
There goes that plan - looks like us tax payers will have to keep him.
We have more outgoings than imcomings so what does it matter if he is thick or cleaver? I think this is thickism or cleverism and not on!
Lucylema x :j
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was told he was too cleaver and was put on the waiting list! Disgusting!
Maybe they didn't like the idea of him carrying a dangerous weapon such as a cleaver whilst driving his truck?"One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."0 -
ooops - maybe i should do the training - i can't spell hahaLucylema x :j0
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Because he's not thick enough to be doing the job for the next 5yrs, 10yrs, he'll be looking for advancement.
They want an android, but since those don't exisit, a thicky will do for now.
Perfectly reasonable recruiting strategy.0 -
housesitter wrote: »Perfectly reasonable recruiting strategy.
...and in the long run better for your relative. If he's that intelligent he should aim higher.0
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