Those that live in the Chi and/or have traveled via the CTA Subway during rush hour are somewhat familiar with this sight.
The Shaun can only shake his head!
A Banker Thinks He’s Funny And A Nation Disagrees
THE SHAUN SAY THIS…
The picture above is not a hoax and has not been Photoshopped. You are actually looking at a restaurant receipt in which a person whose bill was $133.54, left a $1.33 tip and wrote GET A REAL JOB. The receipt, which has yet to be physically confirmed, is reported to be from a True Food Kitchen and is the result of the meal of a successful banker and his employee; the latter of which is suspected of being the one who posted a picture of the receipt on a blog which is now closed. Now The Shaun cannot even begin to imagine how this guy could have seen this as funny so The Shaun is just going to go with the thought process that he is a flipping jerk who loves to use his status. Yes, this is an obvious effort at a bad 1% percent joke left by an world class jerk. The person didn’t even do the math right as the tip doesn’t even add up to 1% of the bill! (insert EPIC facepalm image here)
While the picture speaks for itself, The Shaun will not spend too much time going into the background of the “Future Ex Banker” who supposedly posted the receipt online as no information to that fact can be verified. The Shaun would though…LOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVEEE to hear from the person, whomever they may be, that is responsible for this check. The Shaun cannot fathom the service was bad enough to warrant such an insult. To imply that being a server is not a real job is only a statement that can be made by someone who has never been in those shoes. There are some servers in the world who make SERIOUS money, even enough to compete with a banker’s salary.Who the heck do the guy thinks he is….Mr. Pink??!?!
This wasn’t about the money. This wasn’t about the 1%. THIS WAS ABOUT RESPECT. Something this person obviously knows nothing about!
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The Thin Line Between Arrogance And Confidence
Courtesy Of Yahoo
THE SHAUN SAYS THIS…
The Shaun is very aware of the very thin line that lies between arrogance and confidence as he seem to flirt with it on a daily basis. Another example of how thin this line can be lies in the cover letter you see above you. This is an actual cover letter submitted along with a resume by an job applicant to several banks and financial firms in obvious hopes of catching someone’s eye. It has been made even more obvious by the fact this letter has gone viral in the weeks after it was submitted, this applicant has definitely gotten attention; just maybe not the attention they desired. Executives from these companies, including the Director of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, have passed this on as an example of how NOT to write a cover letter.
The Shaun will not get too much into the letter as it speaks for itself. As one who has experience with applying for jobs and reviewing resumes for potential candidates, The Shaun understands the need to make one’s cover letter and resume unique. In an age where hundreds of people apply for one job, all resumes and cover letters can appear to look alike after a certain point so there is increased pressure on the applicant to think out side of the box to ensure the hiring manager takes the time to review the entire resume/cover letter. However, The Shaun cannot help but feel that this applicant could have went a different direction.
While confidence is a essential trait for anyone looking to be successful in life, regards their desired path, one must be able to express some form of humility. Humility is an increasingly rare trait among those in the public eye in this “ME” age. If one is confident without appearing humble in some way, they are leaving themselves open to appearing arrogant and give off the impression they feel they are superior to everyone else.
Yet isn’t this what the world is teaching us to be in the age of “ME”? Who really can fault this applicant for going there if the over confident man is the one we continue to show as the one who is the most successful? We glorify the Kobe Bryant, Kanye West and Terrell Owens of the world but are naive enough not to expect generations behind them to follow in their footsteps. Even some of our ministers and community leaders have become celebrities as they preach to us about humility as the spotlight shines on their $2300 suits. If we want humility from those in our real lives, we need to openly demand that humility from those in the public eye and stop catering to those who continuous appear to look down on us from their perch of fame and celebrity.
What do you see in this cover letter? Do you see someone that is truly arrogant and thinking they are superior? Do you see someone who is not arrogant and just confident in their abilities to the point they do not mind going into great detail to stand out?
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Ms. Steffans…
So let The Shaun get this straight! You make the decision to suck half the dicks in the MUSIC business. Embrace an nickname like “Superhead”. Oh my fault you now tell people you didn’t embrace and that it was just a name given you.
Your honor, the state would like to submit the following into evidence…
You write a book basically exposing yourself to the world and you not only expect people to give a fuck but you always want us to believe you are not doing it for the money. While you exploit the names attached to the dicks that made you famous, you attempt to sue Mr. Marcus for re-releasing the porno scene you consented to back in the day.
If that wasn’t enough, you put up a website for your whoredom for all to see, as you display a drunk Bobby Brown on your couch as your son laughs in the background (I’ll get back to that) and teases accusations of other guys lives you’d have partaken with your “talents”.
You have made a brand of your whoredom as you now sell under garments and other items signed by yourself on your website. Oh don’t let The Shaun forget that you have recently released a second book exposing even more and destroying even more lives. Yes, The Shaun understands the men exposed are in the wrong as well as stupid by hooking up with you even after your first book was released. Yet, you cannot expect any logically thinking soul to honestly believe you’re wrote the book as a way to educate our young girls on the dangers of the music industry.
The only thing anyone is going to learn from your books or your lifestyle is how to be the best trifling, gold-digging, good for nothing (well, maybe one thing) slut you can be. Now she put out a video, seductively prancing around in her drawers, professing her love to Lil’ Wayne just months after telling the world she got married. Just when you thought Kim Kardashian was going to hold on the “Attention Whore” crown for eternity.
What pisses The Shaun the most is that this life style is directly or indirectly being lived right in from of your son. As his mother, you are the primary example of how he is going to view women when he grows up. The Shaun finds almost hilarious that people like Britney Spears fight for their kids as you skip your son as you perform your $2 peep show for the world.
In The Shaun’s opinion you are a disgrace to all women and especially mothers.The Shaun is sure he speaks for many when he says that you should just finally go sit in a corner and…SHUT THE FUCK UP!
New Rule: NO MORE HOLIDAYS!
THE SHAUN SAYS THIS…
As many know, The Shaun is on a neverending mission of hostile world domination. Once this Shaun World Order is established and the coup has taken places, The Shaun is surely to have to make some changes around this place. One of the first changes will be the ELIMINATION OF ALL HOLIDAYS!
The Shaun is not just talking solely about religious holidays but the BS holidays such as Valentine’s Day, 4th of July and (DARE THE SHAUN SAY) Black History Month. Now don’t confuse The Shaun, this is not a “bah humbug” thing at all, quite the opposite. The Shaun is calling for a year long celebration of all things.
The problem The Shaun has with holiday is that, for the most part, the nature of the holidays are only truly appreciated during the period of that particular holiday. Romance is only at its peak around Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day and anniversaries. Martin Luther King is only truly discussed arounf the middle of January. The time of caring and sharing is only popularly associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas. The celebration of starting anew and discovering new opportunities in life is immediately thought during New Year’s Eve yet often no other major time. The celebration of one’s life is often associated with their birthday.
The Shaun asks…WHY CAN’T WE JUST CELEBRATE AND APPRECIATE THESE THINGS ON AN EVERY DAY BASIS?!
Why must we only discuss the advancement of blacks in America during February?
Why must we only celebrate our independence and freedoms once a year?
Why must we wait in we see all the pink ribbons in October to learn about Breast Cancer Awareness?
Why must only December 1st be the day we think about the effects of the AIDS/HIV?
Why must my daughter’s wait till March to learn of the great things women have done in history?
Now The Shaun knows there are some of you rolling your eyes with the thought that this information is available year round at libraries and we can choose to celebrate anything at any time. Yet The Shaun challenges you to think say that you actually truly appreciate and desire to learn more about these great achievements and issues anytime but during their “month” or their “week”.
Holidays also cause unnecessary headaches like bank closures, altered public transportation schedules, missed mail delivery and BORING ASS TV PROGRAMS! Sorry had to get that last one out.
The Shaun is not naive to think that most of the idea beyond these “holidays” and “celebrations” are nothing more that a reason to get us to spend more money. As much as The Shaun would to lead a “STOP THE CAPITALIST PIGS” rant and march….we’ll save that for another time.
So if ever the day comes that The Shaun hostile world takeover is complete, be prepared to toss your Valentine’s cards, Halloween costumes and Christmas decoration cause you’ll no longer have a need for them. Feel free to change your yearly family dinner to August and convert your turkey dinner to a BBQ! Instead of waiting till your anniversary or VDay to surprise the love of your, why not do it next Friday? (Make sure you get a sitter). History of Blacks, Latinos, Jews, Women and all cultures will be taught and celebrated year round so read up! Banks, mail, businesses and office buildings will also be open and run during their normal hours! AND CALL YOUR PARENTS EVERY SUNDAY DARNIT!!
So….PREPARE YOURSELVES…change is coming!
