Hoping that all this Covid mess will end, on my way to what has been my dream since I was 18 (now I’m 63): crossing the USA from coast to coast on the trail of Kerouac.
At my last job interview, which was odd in several ways, but that’s another story, I was asked this one. I said the first thing that popped into my head: “I’ll be retired by then.” (I worked there for one day short of 1 year, and then I did in fact quit… and am retired).
But it is important to make them laugh. The job questionnaire read, “Do you have any physical limitations?” So I paraphrased the original Superman opening, “I am slower than a speeding bullet, less powerful than a locomotive, and cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound!” On my first day, my supervisor said, “I didn’t know we were hiring.”
God, how I I used to hate that inane question during job interviews. You have to come up with some BS answer. Meanwhile, in my head I’m thinking “I hope to have won the lottery so I don’t have to work at all!”
i’m retiring in august 2022. when i go my self-evaluation and i’m asked to put down goals, it’s tough. make it till august 2022 – how do you put that down using “words that work” ?!
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
He may get the job if it’s for a shaving cream tester.
BasilBruce about 3 years ago
Is that his way of saying “In the crapper”?
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
Hoping that all this Covid mess will end, on my way to what has been my dream since I was 18 (now I’m 63): crossing the USA from coast to coast on the trail of Kerouac.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
got that right, Rat (good try, Pig)
wiatr about 3 years ago
I hope I will still see myself in the bathroom mirror in five years.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
At my last job interview, which was odd in several ways, but that’s another story, I was asked this one. I said the first thing that popped into my head: “I’ll be retired by then.” (I worked there for one day short of 1 year, and then I did in fact quit… and am retired).
Opus Croakus about 3 years ago
I’m always tempted to say “Queen of my own island”.
syzygy47 about 3 years ago
If I get hired, and the workplace jibes with the rumours I’ve been hearing, crazed lone gunman?
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
Anywhere but here, any time but now, anything but this!
Gent about 3 years ago
Maybe the literalati can helps Pig get a literalary job.
hariseldon59 about 3 years ago
The questionnaire does provide a reflection of Pig’s thoughts
Doug K about 3 years ago
… as the star character in the greatest comic ever.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member about 3 years ago
Pig is too logical to be in Upper Management!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 3 years ago
A reflective personality.
iggyman about 3 years ago
No reflection on his personality though!
Sanspareil about 3 years ago
Had that question, told the interviewer that because of the incredible changes in software and hardware, that is an impossible question to answer!
got the job 2 days later!
Breadboard about 3 years ago
Well I don’t know where I’ll be until I get my crystal Ball repaired and retuned ;-)
MayCauseBurns about 3 years ago
Being a mirror tester is a job I really see myself doing.
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
Honest answers, though…and totally believable coming from Pig!
Geophyzz about 3 years ago
But it is important to make them laugh. The job questionnaire read, “Do you have any physical limitations?” So I paraphrased the original Superman opening, “I am slower than a speeding bullet, less powerful than a locomotive, and cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound!” On my first day, my supervisor said, “I didn’t know we were hiring.”
zeexenon about 3 years ago
First time I met Richard Notebaert he said Ameritech’s Chairman and CEO and he was right.
SusieB about 3 years ago
God, how I I used to hate that inane question during job interviews. You have to come up with some BS answer. Meanwhile, in my head I’m thinking “I hope to have won the lottery so I don’t have to work at all!”
Goat from PBS about 3 years ago
He’s not wrong.
JamieLee Premium Member about 3 years ago
I was asked that question in an interview and replied ‘I see myself in your job.’ I didn’t get the job. Too much of a threat I guess.
Arav727 about 3 years ago
This is not a good start
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
Bad luck if he breaks it.
Totalloser Premium Member about 3 years ago
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A retired lottery winner
david_42 about 3 years ago
“The job I’ll be doing in five years involves technology that doesn’t exist today.”
FassEddie about 3 years ago
It’s a dumb question.
Mr. Snuffles about 3 years ago
If my phone is turned off I can see myself in it. So technically I can see myself in five years at an executive office in their company, or at Hawaii.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
PIG isn’t exactly an aggressive job seeker….
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
I see myself a step closer to being the animator I dream of becoming.
zodismoon about 3 years ago
Now what is the answer the job people really want?
Walt Tuttle about 3 years ago
A joke that I love:
“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
“I think my greatest weakness is that I don’t listen.”
nosirrom about 3 years ago
At another company making a lot more money!
rpmurray about 3 years ago
I guess they’re expecting people to lie on the application if they won’t accept an honest answer.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Asking other people that question…
KEA about 3 years ago
so… honesty is not always the best policy (or, taking things too literally is not a good idea)
CaveCat87 about 3 years ago
I’ve heard that question so many times before and even I know not to take it that literally.
DCBakerEsq about 3 years ago
I’m still not convinced that guy in the mirror is actually me. I’m pretty sure I’m much more handsome.
ImDaRealAni about 3 years ago
Answering questions about myself is hard. So I usually say something in the realms of joking.
l3i7l about 3 years ago
Hmmm. I guess I should have taken that fortune telling class in college.
petermerck about 3 years ago
On disability from a work related injury.
Pgalden1 Premium Member about 3 years ago
;)
willie_mctell about 3 years ago
With any luck, still alive.
wmchere about 3 years ago
barroom mirror
comics-terri about 3 years ago
i’m retiring in august 2022. when i go my self-evaluation and i’m asked to put down goals, it’s tough. make it till august 2022 – how do you put that down using “words that work” ?!
christelisbetty about 3 years ago
Five years ago, did anyone see themselves in the middle of a pandemic ? (Other than those who worked on the plans that were ignored and/or discarded.)
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Some employers actually like ironic honesty. Stay strong, Pig….
StarBeak about 3 years ago
Other possible answers: “Hopefully alive” “Working here” “In every reflection I cross by” =3
Ukko wilko about 3 years ago
I’d hire him. I like literalists.
PBS1! over 2 years ago
HAHAHAHA