{"id":150057,"date":"2026-08-26T07:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honglay168.com\/?p=150057"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:06:46","slug":"the-ceo-fired-a-slacker-on-his-first-day-then-discovered-the-man-didnt-even-work-there-%f0%9f%98%82-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honglay168.com\/?p=150057","title":{"rendered":"The CEO fired a \u201cslacker\u201d on his first day\u2014then discovered the man didn&#8217;t even work there. \ud83d\ude02"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f0db0ea3-08b4-453a-9953-9a11d7f3da7a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\">\ud83d\ude02 <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"73\">The CEO Wanted to Fire a \u201cSlacker\u201d\u2014But Fired the Pizza Guy Instead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"138\">The new CEO decided it was time to rid the company of slackers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"275\">During a tour of the facilities, he noticed a young man leaning casually against a wall while the rest of the room was full of workers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"364\">Seeing the perfect opportunity to show everyone he meant business, the CEO walked over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"395\">\u201cHow much money do you make?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"427\">The young man looked confused.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"454\">\u201cAbout $400 a week. Why?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"483\">The CEO nodded confidently.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"503\">\u201cWait right here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"535\">He marched back to his office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"592\">Two minutes later, he returned with <strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"592\">$1,600 in cash.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"624\">He handed it to the young man.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"684\">\u201cHere\u2019s four weeks\u2019 pay. Now get out\u2014and don&#8217;t come back!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"732\">The young man took the money and quickly left.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"799\">The CEO stood there proudly, looking around at all the employees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"851\">He could practically feel the respect in the room.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"867\">Then he asked:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"945\">\u201cNow, does anyone want to tell me what that goofball&#8217;s job was around here?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"990\">A voice from the back of the room answered:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1031\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1031\">\u201cPizza delivery guy from Domino&#8217;s.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1070\">The CEO&#8217;s face went completely blank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1097\">Nobody said another word.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1157\">And somewhere down the hallway, someone quietly whispered:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1201\">\u201cBest $1,600 mistake we&#8217;ve ever seen.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ssrbp6\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1220\">Short Caption<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1328\" data-is-last-node=\"\">The new CEO fired a \u201clazy employee\u201d in front of everyone\u2014then discovered he didn&#8217;t even work there. \ud83d\ude02<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"47b61535-60a7-4d1c-9848-c2ada471a416\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"47b61535-60a7-4d1c-9848-c2ada471a416\" data-turn-id-container=\"47b61535-60a7-4d1c-9848-c2ada471a416\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-31\" data-turn=\"user\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"47b61535-60a7-4d1c-9848-c2ada471a416\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"flex w-fit max-w-(--user-chat-width,70%) flex-col items-start self-end rtl:items-end rtl:self-start\">\n<div class=\"corner-superellipse\/0.98 relative min-w-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[22px] px-4 py-2.5 leading-6 user-message-bubble-color w-full\">\n<div class=\"A_HxFq_root\" data-custom-highlighting-behavior=\"boundary\" data-collapsed=\"\" data-testid=\"collapsible-user-message-root\" data-can-expand=\"\">\n<div id=\"_r_hm_\" class=\"A_HxFq_content\" data-testid=\"collapsible-user-message-content\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full min-w-0 [overflow-wrap:anywhere] whitespace-pre-wrap\">So the new CEO decides it\u2019s time to rid the company of slackers. On a tour of the facilities, he notices a guy leaning against a wall. The room was full of workers. Seeing a chance to show he meant business, he says to the guy, \u201cHow much money do you make?\u201d A little surprised, the young man says, \u201cI make $400. Why?\u201d The CEO says, \u201cWait right here.\u201d He walks back to his office and comes back in two minutes. He hands the guy $1,600 in cash and says, \u201cHere\u2019s four weeks\u2019 pay. Now get out and don\u2019t come back!\u201d Feeling like a boss now, the CEO looks around and says, \u201cDoes anyone want to tell me what that goofball\u2019s job was about here?\u201d From across the room, a voice says, \u201cPizza delivery guy from Domino\u2019s.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex justify-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-11\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-11\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8929a9-d44c-83ec-83de-b2240c7cb0f4-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-32\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b1c9656-c41c-4f66-8da2-1d8919d7af61\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1h9zw3o\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\">The New CEO Wanted to Fire a Slacker\u2014Then He Learned Who He\u2019d Actually Fired \ud83d\ude02<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"162\">The new CEO decided it was time to get rid of all the slackers in the company.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"291\">During a tour of the facilities, he noticed a young man casually leaning against a wall while the room was packed with workers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"393\">The CEO saw his chance to show everyone that things were going to be different under his leadership.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"420\">He walked over and asked:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"451\">\u201cHow much money do you make?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"484\">The young man looked surprised.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"511\">\u201cAbout $400 a week. Why?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"531\">\u201cWait right here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"568\">The CEO marched back to his office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"629\">Two minutes later, he returned carrying <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"629\">$1,600 in cash.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"661\">He handed it to the young man.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"721\">\u201cHere&#8217;s four weeks&#8217; pay. Now get out\u2014and don&#8217;t come back!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"768\">The young man took the money and walked away.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"798\">The CEO stood there proudly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"835\">He looked around the room and said:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"906\">\u201cNow, does anyone want to tell me what that goofball&#8217;s job was here?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"946\">A voice from across the room answered:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"990\">\u201cHe delivers the pizza from Domino&#8217;s.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1024\">The room went completely silent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1064\">The CEO slowly looked toward the door.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1097\">The pizza guy was already gone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1153\">And apparently, so was <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1150\">$1,600 of company money.<\/strong> \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ssrbp6\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1172\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\ude02 The CEO Wanted to Fire a \u201cSlacker\u201d\u2014But Fired the Pizza Guy Instead The new CEO decided it was time to rid the company of slackers. 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