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Questions and Answers For Retired People








Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are interested in them?



A: Try a bookstore, under fiction.



Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?








A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done you'll have a place to live.








Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the bible. Is that true? Where can it be found?








A: Yes. Matthew 14:92: "And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Egypt. ;








Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60-plus year old husband?








A: Tell him you're pregnant.








Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?



A: Take off your glasses.



Q: Seriously! What can I do for these Crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?



A: Go braless. It will usually pull them out.



Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking?



A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.



Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?









A: Storing memory is not a problem. Retrieving it is the problem.









Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?








A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.








Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for eye glasses?








A: On their foreheads.








Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?








A: "Gosh, I remember these!"













SMILE, You've still got your sense of humor, RIGHT?







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:) Aging gracefully is an art. When my time comes I'd like to think I'll go quietly, peacefully in my sleep.... not like the screaming passengers in the car.

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A recent article in the Dominion Post reported that a woman, Anne Maynard, has sued Wellington Hospital, saying that after her husband had surgery there, he lost all interest in sex.






















A hospital spokesman replied:




"Mr. Maynard was admitted for cataract surgery. All we did was correct his eyesight."

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      It always amazes me when I hear about a technician who quits one repair shop to go work at another shop for less money. I know you have heard of this too, and you’ve probably asked yourself, “Can this be true? And Why?” The answer rests within the culture of the company. More specifically, the boss, manager, or a toxic work environment literally pushed the technician out the door.
      While money and benefits tend to attract people to a company, it won’t keep them there. When a technician begins to look over the fence for greener grass, that is usually a sign that something is wrong within the workplace. It also means that his or her heart is probably already gone. If the issue is not resolved, no amount of money will keep that technician for the long term. The heart is always the first to leave. The last thing that leaves is the technician’s toolbox.
      Shop owners: Focus more on employee retention than acquisition. This is not to say that you should not be constantly recruiting. You should. What it does means is that once you hire someone, your job isn’t over, that’s when it begins. Get to know your technicians. Build strong relationships. Have frequent one-on-ones. Engage in meaningful conversation. Find what truly motivates your technicians. You may be surprised that while money is a motivator, it’s usually not the prime motivator.
      One last thing; the cost of technician turnover can be financially devastating. It also affects shop morale. Do all you can to create a workplace where technicians feel they are respected, recognized, and know that their work contributes to the overall success of the company. This will lead to improved morale and team spirit. Remember, when you see a technician’s toolbox rolling out of the bay on its way to another shop, the heart was most likely gone long before that.
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