This is an actual job application someone submitted for a fast-food
establishment:
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
NAME:XXXX XXXXXXX
DESIRED POSITION:Reclining. Ha ha. But seriously, whatever's
available.If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be
applying here in the first place.
DESIRED SALARY:$185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael
Ovitz style severance package. If that's not possible, make an
offer and we can haggle.
EDUCATION:Yes.
LAST POSITION HELD:Target for middle-management hostility.
SALARY:Less than I'm worth.
MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT:My incredible collection of stolen pens
and post-it notes.
REASON FOR LEAVING:It sucked.
HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK:Any.
PREFERRED HOURS:1:30-3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?:Yes, but they're better suited to
a more intimate environment.
MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?:If I had one, would I be
here?
DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 LBS?:Of what?
DO YOU HAVE A CAR?:I think the more appropriate question here
would be "Do you have a car that runs?"
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?:
Imay already be a winner of the Publishers Clearinghouse
Sweepstakes.
DO YOU SMOKE?:Only when set on fire.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?:Living in Bimini
with a fabulously wealthy supermodel who thinks I'm the greatestthing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing thatnow.
DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?:
No, but I dare you to prove otherwise.