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Now promoted to higher position

2008 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

An area Superintendent who is a "professional engineer" was at home trying to light his barbeque to cook dinner when he experienced difficulty getting it lit. Rather than turn off the gas and examine the igniter he proceeded to stick his head closer to the grill to inspect it as he kept pushing the igniter switch. Needless to say, the igniter decided to work at this point and the resulting flame burned off a good portion of the hair on his head. (The only reason the story surfaced was because someone mentioned his shorter than normal hair cut and he confessed to his actions - after asking the person he told," .. Not to tell anyone else ...". That was one story that just couldn't be kept a secret. The Superintendent has since been promoted to a higher position in management.)

Submitted on 04/26/2008

Submitted by: WTSpension
Reference: 2007 (summer)

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Tracy said:
Neutral: Personal Account
It happens so often, doesn't it?


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Personal Account
Let's hope that the higher management position is well away from any flammable materials. Thanks for sharing this with us!


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Someone this brainy is going for the full DA eventually! Reminds me of Dilbert comics....


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