Teamster joke

[doh]

Q:How many managers does it take to change a light bulb?

A:Zero! Managers don't actually do any work. They just have endless meetings with overpriced catered lunches, to b....h about how much they had to pay you to do it!

 

[netjetwife]

Nice to see you posting, HSF!

Bogart, what makes you say that PP can't get a job at a fractional? He only said he's not an 1108 pilot. Maybe he's at another frac company?

PilotPat, I wasn't interested in the dark parking lot... but I do appreciate that you gave credit to 1108 for their efforts to raise the bar in the industry. During their contract battle that was often listed as one of the goals, and I know that some of the NJ pilots (and this wife) hope that the IBB proposal will have a ripple effect.

Doh.... I think the Options group, especially, will appreciate that one.

 

[nomore]

Njw

Context

I heard that joke on NPR (National Proletariat Radio) discussing the writers strike. It was the second joke. The first joke was:
How many producers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?



Answer Does it have to be a lightbulb?
Maybe I should have told them both together. And I tell you as a flops pilot there are times when I wish we could be MORE like the Teamsters of old.
Office you are in big trouble!

 

[TurboHonda]

The joke was funny. I can just hear nomore’s faux Bronx accent while he’s telling it.

The joke was dated however. The 2007 version goes like this.

How many teamsters does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Answer: 50% plus 1

 

[pilotpat]

Funny thing Bugeye, I just talked to Derinda the other day to let her know I would not be taking the interview since I got a new gig on a Part 91 Gulfstream. She said she'd hold my app in queue 'til 9/08 since I'd make a good fit with the company. As for not being able to get a job at a frac...well, NJA is the only one I'd even consider going to. And I don't re-edit my posts after thinking of something new, kid. What would be on your chin is my f'ng boot, son.

NJW - you gave me a good laugh about the parking lot, but I know you're married and I am, as well. And credit is due to those who fought for what they have, and still have coming to them - that would be the Teamsters. Plain and simple.

Turbo...now that was funny.

 

[CA1900]

And I don't re-edit my posts after thinking of something new, kid. What would be on your chin is my f'ng boot, son.

Post of the week!

 

[netjetwife]

Context

I heard that joke on NPR (National Proletariat Radio) discussing the writers strike. I heard of the writer's strike on the radio (country station) as well. I don't know any of their issues, but I do know that writing well takes time and effort. How many producers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Answer Does it have to be a lightbulb? Only if you need light.
And I tell you as a flops pilot there are times when I wish we could be MORE like the Teamsters of old.
Office you are in big trouble!

Nomore, I think that some good old fashioned grit and determination will see you and your fellow pilots through. Your cause is justified so you're already on the high road. Now just dig in and hold your ground. When you're frustrated just remind yourself that it's always darkest before the dawn. They will get the message. It's kinda hard to ignore it when it is placed prominently in letters 10 feet tall... NJW

 

[netjetwife]

...I got a new gig on a Part 91 Gulfstream. Congratulations on that! NJA is the only one I'd even consider going to. Hey, I just posted that that is the case for many pilots. I'll just drag you over to that thread (gotta love copy and paste) as my example in the flesh...or print, rather... NJW - you gave me a good laugh about the parking lot, but I know you're married and I am, as well. And credit is due to those who fought for what they have, and still have coming to them - that would be the Teamsters. Plain and simple....

I gave up dark parking lots; just too embarrassing getting busted by the police....:blush: My soon to be husband thought it was [story deleted to honor request of other participant] ....let me just say I prefer [ private subject matter deleted............] .....post interrupted by phone ringing.... it was my husband.... talk about being busted.... Sorry, I was digressing .... delete ... delete..

I agree that those who fought the early fights to establish unions are deserving of our respect and gratitude. All the more reason why the antics of a few are deplorable for casting aspersion on the good work done by many. Leaving reputations aside, I still think the NJ pilots could do a lot for their group with the 90K sent to the national each month and the greater autonomy would make a positive difference in the day to day running of the union. I know that 1108 would like to have electronic voting, for example, but IBT doesn't allow it.

 

[HiSpeedFlyer]

:blush: Oh My!! Your Angellic motherly type vision in my head just got shattered.:erm: :blush: How can I ever recover??? My Avitar expressly shows my reaction as I read that post.

 

[netjetwife]

Don't you know not to judge a book by its cover... For Halloween I dressed as a witch during family time and in the adults hours I was a pirate... I may have a kind heart, but I don't wear a halo....

 

[HiSpeedFlyer]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Matey!!!

 

[netjetwife]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Matey!!!

Thanks for the inspiration for my new avatar, Matey!

To those interested in the pirate look, (made popular by the movies) I got them at Payless Shoe Source.