Paddy and Mick were both laid off,
so they went to the unemployment office:
When asked his occupation, Paddy answered,
“Knicker Stitcher, i sew da elastic onto ladies’ knickers and thongs.”
The clerk looked up Knicker Stitcher on his computer and finding it classified as unskilled labour, he gave him £80 a week of unemployment pay.
Mick was next in and when asked about his occupation replied. “Diesel Fitter.”
Since a diesel fitter was a skilled job, the clerk gave Mick £160 a week.
When Paddy found out he was furious.
He stormed back into the office to find out why his friend and co-worker were collecting double his pay.
The clerk explained….
