A company president was addressing her employees: “I know you’ve all heard that we’re going to be automated,” she said, “and you’re worried that these robots will take over your jobs. Well, I’m happy to tell you that not only will no one be laid off, but you will only be required to come to work one day a week for a full week’s pay. That’s right, you’ll only have to work on Wednesdays but you’ll still receive your full salary!”  

And then a voice piped up from the back of the room. Someone asked, “Do you mean EVERY Wednesday?”

I realize that not everyone loves their work. The Robert Half agency asked personnel directors around the country:  “What is the most unusual thing to happen during a job interview?” Here are some responses to that question:

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