Saturday, September 15, 2012

What if your company acted like the Government?

Setting:
XyZ Corp HR Department. John is reviewing his first pay check with the HR person Bob.
Bob: John! Welcome to XyZ Corp! I hope your first month here was great! How can I help you today?
John: Yes, I just have a few questions on my pay check.
Bob: Aw, every new hire has those questions! Just sit down and lets review your pay.
John: Yes, when I was hired you promised me 2 thousand dollars a month.
Bob: Right, so 35% comes out for taxes and Social Security, and FICA.
John: Thats normal, I am fine with that. But what are all these vouchers?
Bob: Right, you get vouchers for most of your pay to ensure that you spend your money the most responsible way.
John: Huh??
Bob: This one for $50 is for the gym.
John: What?
Bob: And this one is a debit card that you can only buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the store.
John: You've got to be kidding me. What about this one for 200 dollars?
Bob: Well John, we've noticed that your just not very motivated to get into shape, so this is for a personal trainer.
John: Basically your spending all my money for me. I have hardly any free money to buy what I want.
Bob: John! Studies show that people left on their own buy things that are unhealthy.
John: Wow, what about this one? 1000
Bob: Thats for your new eco friendly all green zero emissions apartment rent.
John: But thats soo much! That leaves me only 50 dollars left. I still need to buy gas for my car!
Bob: No, actually, we need you to use a bicycle from now on, its much better for the planet and you.
John: Gez, I guess Ill use my last 50 bucks to buy some beer and pizza.
Bob: well actually, I was going to tell you that we are asking for donations to our favorite charity of $50. So please pay up now.

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