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On Behalf Of JW had a litany of complaints about the competence and work
ethic of a nominal superior, ending with:
[...]
>
> Yes, I've mentioned various things about him to higher-up management
but
> they keep the blinders on and don't acknowledge my concerns. Isn't it
> easier to keep incompetent people around than it is to fire them?
It's obvious... the answer is goat pictures.
This guy has pictures of senior people in compromising positions with a
goat. That's why he has no fear, and why nobody will touch him.
Glad I could assist you in figuring that out.
Someday soon, slap a pleased expression on your face and start humming
cheerily (something like "I'm In the Money") in the presence of one of
these higher-ups. When you get the inevitable "What are you so happy
about, today?" just smile and reply: "I've found where Joe keeps the
goat pictures. "
Cheers,
K
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