A former lawyer applied to a government
contractor for a job. The contractor asked him what he could do. "I'll be a
consultant," the lawyer said.
"We have enough consultants," the
contractor said.
"I know all about what's going on in
government," the lawyer said. "I'll be an advisor."
"We have enough advisors," the
contractor said.
By now the lawyer was becoming a little
desperate. "Look," he said, "I'm not overly proud. I'll help you with
paperwork, sort of like a clerk."
"Sorry," said the contractor.
"We have more than enough clerks.
With that the lawyer got upset. Jumping to
his feet, he turned toward the door and shouted, "Well, to work for you, I'd have to
be a low-down, double-dealing SOB anyhow."
"You didn't say you were a
lawyer!" exclaimed the contractor. "Do sit down."
