Carl Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 A man in a hot air balloon realised he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted 'Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago but I don't know where I am.' The woman below replied, 'You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground.. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude.' 'You must be in Information Technology,' said the balloonist. 'I am,' replied the woman, 'how did you know?' 'Well,' answered the balloonist, 'everything you told me is probably technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information and the fact is, I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all, if anything, you've delayed my trip.' The woman below responded, 'You must be in Management.' 'I am,' replied the balloonist, 'but how did you know?' 'Well,' said the woman, 'you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my f**kin fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 :dVery good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ive just sent that to my boss:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hugely funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Very good indeed. I'll forward it on to my girlfriend, as her boss is a bit like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Just shared that around my Firm, amusing thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Brilliant, So so true!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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