They never fail to disappoint

Started a new gig today. Should be high hours, short duration. The most striking thing today, though, was the  phenomenal display of professionalism during orientation. When one of the people from the agency was handing out forms that needed to be filled out, she asked if anyone needed a pen. Fully half -- and maybe more -- of the people in the room raised their hands. Seriously? First day of a project, you can't bring a fucking pen? Hey, no way you would have to complete any forms, or take any notes, or anything, right? And temps wonder why the firms think we're idiots.

Unfortunately, the answer is yes

Got an email from a buddy that really needs no explanation:

I wonder whether I am getting paid the same as the guy playing online chess right now.

Can't imagine why they don't trust us.