I wish this story wasn't true......
Although this isn't EXACTLY hypocrisy, it does deserve a mention in this thread. The following story I read somewhere (I can't remember where) but I've been assured that it is 100% true.......unfortunately.

The story starts off in a bank's headquarters in London. Now, there was a gentleman who worked there, who for the sake of this story we'll call Bob. Now Bob was a quiet sort. He wasn't quiet in a sort of "The Yorkshire Ripper" kind of way, but quiet in the sense of "I want to do my work". Now Bob had a boss, who for the purpose of this story we'll call "Git" (For reasons which will become apparent later). Now, Git threw a project on Bob's desk, one day. Bob read the project and threw a bit of a wobbler.

"You what?! I can't do this in 3 weeks!"

"We've done a cost projection and time analyses and determined that it is feasible. So, get it done!" (Apparently, a bunch of managers and some accountants know progamming better than progammers!)

Bob sat down and flicked through the document.

Over the next 3 weeks, Bob became a fixture in the office. He was there first thing in the morning and the last to leave. Every moment he had was dedicated to this project. Now because Bob was spending so much at work and so little time at home, his hygene, kind of, took a second priority, if you know what I mean? This became apparent in the last week and a half. It just demonstrated his dedication to getting this project done.

Anyway, on the final day, Bob finished the project and handed it back to Git. Git's bosses were throughly impressed with Git.

Bob was asked "Why did you bust a blood vessel to do this project?" Bob replied "Because next week is my annual review! This should leave me in good stead for a raise, possibly a promotion!". Bob's logic was impeccable or, at least, it should of been.....

Next week comes around and Bob goes to his annual review with Git performing the ceremony. After about 15 minutes, Bob stormed out and wasn't seen for the rest of the day.

Everyone in the office was curious as to what happened. So a colleague phoned Bob to find out. What happened defied belief.

Bob went into the review expecting the majority of it to be taken up with his 3 week project. But it wasn't. Git spoke about the project being "acceptable", but a few people in the office complained that "Bob's hygene was unacceptable" so, for that, he gave him black mark on his review!

Bob resigned 3 days later...
(The Stig, Thu 19 Feb 2009, 21:53, 3 replies)

Excellent post...

*clickety*

It has also reminded me of a tale that happened to me years ago...as soon as I can put my finger on the hypocrisy of it I will get typing...
( Pooflake braces for an onslaught..., Fri 20 Feb 2009, 9:06, closed)

Sure I've read this before.
Scott Adams perchance?
(_(_(_(_(_(_(_(_(_ =o.o=, Fri 20 Feb 2009, 17:53, closed)

That's where I read it!
Thanks for reminding me. I think it was "The Joy of Work"?

I still wish it wasn't true.....
(The Stig, Fri 20 Feb 2009, 18:43, closed)