A very long time ago, in 2002, he worked in a fairly large company as the chief logist. The company produced dry building mixtures (pins, scraps, etc.)

So then. Beginning of December.

These mixtures, at this time, are not needed by anyone. Everyone buys trees, guirls, gifts.

But the plan must be done...

Then the director comes to mind with a wonderful idea. He gathers the entire sales department (I, why so, was also invited) and gives a wonderful speech.

Because we are one team, we are the best, we will win. and! Every manager who fulfills the December plan will receive $1,000! (At that time, the amount is very large).

Two managers (of 12), I don’t know how, but this plan was implemented.

At the end of January, they come to the cash for their salary. You know, they are asking questions.

Where is the promised $1000? “!”

Treasurer, I don’t know, nothing, I say, I don’t know, go to the one who promised.

They took courage and went to the director.

“Yes, say and say, did you not forget, Mr. Director, that you promised a promised $1,000 for the execution of the sales plan?”

And the director thought, thought... and said a phrase from the headline.

“I promised, but I did not guarantee.”

The managers went astonished. They worked for a couple of weeks and left.