You’re Fired!
The Wife: Hey, I need to know what nights you have classes this semester.
The Donkey: Wait, you didn’t sign me up for my classes yet?
The Wife: What do you think I am, your secretary?
The Donkey: Of course not; a real secretary would have had my schedule printed off and in my bag with a map identifying my classroom locations; she would have also purchased my books and typed up outlines for my first assignments.
6 Responses to “You’re Fired!”
Yeah, I would be the one fired if I had that one with my wife. Of course our classic interchange went something like:
Wife: You’re a peach.
Me: You’re a plum.
Wife: You’re a doll.
Me: [obviously without thinking] You’re a house.
I still haven’t lived down “you’re a house.”
By Michael on Jan 9, 2008
I actually do all those things for my husband. I have all the courses mapped out in the order he needs to take them, I sign him up for classes, meet with his advisor if there’s a problem or questions. I buy his books and supplies. Then, the night before classes start I organize his binder, put granola bars, pencils, pens, highlighters, and the jump drive and calculator in his backpack, along with a color-coded schedule that tells when and where his classes are and who the instructor is. Also, inside his binder are all the syllabi from the classes he’ll be taking, and a sheet with all the instructors’ office hours, email, and phone numbers. I also pencil in all the assignments for the first month in his assignment book. Then, every night after school I restock his backpack with snacks, check his assignment book to make sure he’s got everything done and remind him of what’s coming up in the next couple days. I don’t know WHAT he’d do without me!
But seriously, I’m happy to do this for him because his genius brain doesn’t need such mundane things to occupy his time. Plus, he’s a great lover and he is very creative in how he shows his appreciation
By *Bibliophile on Jan 9, 2008
word up brotha- no no we don’t die yes we multiply
By phillyz on Jan 10, 2008
It is hard to have your spouse be your business partner because what happens when you need to fire him/her? you might have a lawsuit. I guess if you get sued you will see the money in the end. maybe it is a good idea?
By LiteMike on Jan 11, 2008
haha, this sounds exactly like something MY husband would say!
By Sarah Marie on Jan 11, 2008
I think a sign of a good secretary is a willingness to go out and buy something nice from you for your wife.
By Karlmalone on Jan 16, 2008