Three contractors are bidding to fix the White House fence. One from the Philippines , another from Mexico and an American. They go with a White House official to examine the fence. The American contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. Well, he says. I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me. The Mexican contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, I can do $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me. The Filipino contractor doesnt measure or figure, but leans over to the White House official and whispers: $2,700. The official, incredulous, says, What? You didnt even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure? How do you expect me to consider your service with that bid?? Easy, the Pinoy explains, $1,000 for you, $1,000 for me and we hire the guy from Mexico . The next day, the Pinoy and the Mexican are working on the Fence.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 06:38:20 +0000