Strategic warnings
A special nod to the descriptive powers of some people. This week, I spotted a job advertisement, seeking an overnight fulfillment associate. The skill set mentioned participating in zone defense, and demonstrating the three meter attitude. Obviously, a warrior with background in military strategies. Or maybe not: the ad had been placed by one of the larger box stores in the mall, and appeared (on closer examination) to be an entry level shelf stock trainee. Even the requirement of mathematical skills turned out to be “able to add, subtract, multiply and divide”. At minimum wage, as an enticement. I think this was meant for someone else.
How about the weather forecast? When the screen goes to red, or yellow, and I’m informed that we’re under a severe alert, I tend to take it with increased adrenalin levels. Especially after reading the fine print, which warned of being swept away in a flash flood, after water covered the highway. But the reality is much less of a risky scene. We had some precipitation; enough that I can skip wetting down the veggies. No strong currents on my driveway, though. I guess these warnings are generic, and if you live in a steep mountain gorge you should take care. Here, on my Island, not so much.
Finally, what about the ongoing warn about economic meltdown in the face of increased tariffs? When I learned that the price of soybean futures might drop, I considered investing heavily and strategically in the marketplace… until I realized that a) I had no money, b) I didn’t know how to invest and c) I don’t like tofu. Nothing to see here, folks.
