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Paddy and Mick were both laid off so they went to the Centrelink office. When asked about his occupation, Paddy answered "Knicker stitcher,.. I sew da elastic onto ladies knickers and thongs" The clerk looked up Knicker Stitcher on the computer and finding it classified as unskilled labour, awarded Paddy $180 a week as unemployment pay Mick was next and when asked his occupation, replied "Diesel Fitter" The clerk looked that up and found that diesel fitter was a skilled job and awarded Mick $360 a week When Paddy found out, he was furious. He stormed back into the Centrelink office to find out why his buddy was collecting double his pay The clerke explained "Knicker stitchers are classed as unskilled labour and diesel fitters are skilled labour" "What skill?" Yelled Paddy. " I sew da elastic on da knickers and thongs, then Mick puts 'em over his head and says "Yep, diesel fitter" |