Chaim Yankel’s References

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Chaim Yankel was sick of his job and was determined to find work elsewhere. But no matter how hard he tried, his reputation as someone who was not dedicated to the job, seemed to follow him around.

One day the phone rang at his office. Although Chaim Yankel did not usually pick up the phone, he picked it up and said hello.

“Hi” said the man on the line, “I have an unusual question to ask you, I’m looking into a fellow Chaim Yankel for a position in my company. Do you know this fellow?”

“Sure I know him”, responded Chaim Yankel with a smile.

“Tell me,” asked the man. “Is he consistent with his work? Does he always show up on time?”

“Well I’ll be honest with you” Chaim Yankel truthfully replied, “I’m not so consistent myself, but whenever I’m here he’s here!”