Math & Career

[kaima]

Simple Math

 This equation should be taught in all math classes!
 From a strictly mathematical viewpoint it goes like this:

 What Makes 100%?
 What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
 Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

 We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%.
 How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?

 Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions. If:
 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
is represented as:
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

It is obvious that
 H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
 8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And
 K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
 11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But
 A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
 1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

While
 B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
 2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

Finally, and most effectively
 A-S-S K-I-S-S-I-N-G
 1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 127%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that while Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bull$hit and A$$ Kissing that will put you over the top !

[jimpres]

Kai,

Works for me. I can see that happening in the workplace past and present.
I might get to 97 or 98%

[kaima]

Jim,

In some cases 50% is justified. I remember an Ironworker mentioning working on high ... "one hand for the boss, one hand for me!".

I encountered too many people who put out mroe than 100% and cost an awful lot in follow-up corrections.

[Jaga]

good joke