My bid for a full time position as first class tool specialist was placed in jeopardy this morning as a flashlight rolled off the roof of a truck Id been working on. I used the light to establish an artificial horizon perpendicular to a zenith running through the center of the Earth. This precision was necessary to mount an emergency beacon for the front snorkel boom locator on a sewer clean out machine. I had serviced the truck which hauled it around and replaced some broken dash components which operated the emergency brake apparatus. I was feeling good about a job well done as I followed the boss back so he could affect delivery of this behemoth. We were driving to the perimeter fence gate when I saw him stop and get out to pick something up. It was my flashlight which he turned on and flashed me with. I had to think quickly because he was walking over to hand it to me. I told him it must have been in retaliation for hiding the key, to the executive technician bathroom, from our EVT who had to use a Standy Andy outhouse for the first time in his life and that I wasnt the one who had hid it because I knew that kind of shenanigans didnt sit well with the department head. I dont think my boss bought it as indicated by the scowl I received. I may be looking for another job soon. The winds of change may start howling any day now. Theres just not much call for a play by ear trumpet player whos more comfortable playing without music than with it.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:21:03 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015