Sven and Olaf worked together in a Minnesota
factory....and both were laid off. So...dey went
to the Unemployment Office together.
Asked his occupation, Olaf said, 'Panty stitcher.
I sew da elastic onto da ladies cotton panties.'
The clerk looked up panty stitcher. Finding it
classified as unskilled labor, she gave Olaf $300
a week in unemployment compensation.
Sven, when asked his occupation replied,
'Diesel fitter.'
The clerk looked up diesel fitter...and it was
classified as a skilled job. So, the clerk gave
Sven $600 a week in unemployment compensation.
When Olaf found this out, he was furious ! He
stormed back into the office to find out why
his fr i end and co-worker was collecting double
his benefits.
The clerk explained, 'Panty stitchers are
unskilled labor and diesel fitters are skilled labor.'
'Vat skill?' yelled Olaf. 'I sew da elastic on da
panties. Olaf puts dem over his head and says,
'Yah...... DIESEL FITTER.'
