Tom was in his early 50s, retired and started a second career.
However, he just couldn’t seem to get to work on time.
Every day he was five, ten or fifteen minutes late.
But as he was a good worker and very sharp, the boss was in a quandary about how to deal with it.
Finally, one day he called Tom into his office for a talk.
“Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job, but your being late so often is quite bothersome.”
“Yes, I know boss and I am working on it.”
“Well good, you are a team player. That’s what I like to hear. It’s odd though, your coming in late.
I know you’re retired from the Air Force. What did they say if you came in late there?”
“They said, ‘Good morning, General’.”