Honey Get's a Job by Tusk

My coworker (who insists that he is my boss daily) has requested that I grant him the position of guest blogger. It probably isn't in my best interest, but I've decided to allow it.

This was posted all over the office

So that you'll maybe, possibly understand a little of what I deal with at work on the construction site and what in the world he is talking about in his posts, I will try and accurately describe him. Tusk, which is a self-proclaimed nickname, is the most interesting, strange, crazy individual that I have ever and will ever come across in my life. The nickname Tusk comes from being a huge Alabama football fan...he has even created his own holiday, "Tuskmas." And speaking of nicknames, he has dubbed me as "Merekat." Tusk is deathly afraid of crossing the street, obsessed with the Illuminati, and convinced that the government and black helicopters are watching his every move. He thinks in binary code (sees ones and zeros for those friends of mine that aren't the smartest cats in the world), is a former marine and excel guru, and is currently building a house BY HIMSELF out in the woods. Oh, and he says things like, "Stand Fast," "Cocksucker," "Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome (it's a marine thing)," and "There is no such thing as being bisexual. You either suck cock or you don't."

ENJOY.

I hired Merekat to fill an admin role with our organization in late 2011. Our industry is male dominated with the majority labor-skilled but mostly uncouth and lacking in formal education and “social refinement”. Needless to say, hiring a female to work in such an environment can be a tricky proposition.


We interviewed four women over two days.  Two were in their mid to late 40s and in all likelihood, overqualified.  The third was a lawsuit in high heels. Merekat was the fourth candidate and while not the most qualified, she was certainly the most personable and potentially trainable. We chose Merekat.




Merekats

After the awkward “settling in” period where one is concerned what one can and can’t say in the framework of a new, professional relationship, I quickly realized my direct and I had made not only the best hire, but the ONLY hire that would have worked for us.  She was “cool”.

To be continued.....you can't rush creative genius, my friend.

Trust in Tusk.