Jobs & Careers

Person #1: But isn’t that lying?
Person #2: Don’t worry about it, it’s only for your security clearance.

http://www.overheardquote.com/?p=47

Ditzy new student: People don't think I'm smart. But I just don't, like, like big words. I don't use them. I used one of them once at work and no one knew what I was talking about!

University of South Australia

Cashier #1: Hey, did you put all those resumes from today with the other pile?
Cashier #2: Oh. Um, I didn't think we were actually hiring, so I might have thrown them out.

London
Canadia

Overheard by: I'm not applying here

Security: What are you studying?
Girl checking books in X-ray machine: Proper oral technique.
Security: (snickers)
Girl: Dentistry!
Security: Oh.

Airpot
Newcastle
England

Woman #1: Do you want to become a judge?
Woman #2: No way!
Woman #1: Why not?
Woman #2: I have too many naked photos on the internet out there of me!

Coffee Shop
Salt Lake City

Overheard by: Snazzy

Teenage girl (matter-of-factly): My sister’s friend came over yesterday because it was Memorial Day. You know, because she’s a stripper.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/301034253/if-i-had-a-nickle.html

Overheard by: yeah, that makes total sense…

Seven-year-old: Mommy, why is that man going under the train?
40-something woman: Because, sweetie, he works there.
Seven-year-old: He works under the train?
40-something woman: Yes, sweetie.
Seven-year-old: When I get older I wanna work under a train.
40-something woman: Nice, maybe you can pay for my funeral. Not like your older brother…

Atlanta, Georgia

Overheard by: Malina

Man on cell: I don’t feel I owe you anything! … But I didn’t even use your service. I found a girlfriend on my own!

Edmonton, Alberta
Canadia

Overheard by: Steve E

Girl to friend: Like, oh my god! I just got mistaken for a sales clerk at freakin' Levi's!

Seattle, Washington

Overheard by: seastardodell

Suit: So yeah, I found out how my boss's boss takes his tea, and I took him a cup this morning, along with a muffin.
Non-suit: And did you remember to take a napkin to wipe his feces from your nose?

London
England

Overheard by: Eastender