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“Don’t feel too bad about being fired. We’re having your expense account cast in bronze for posterity.” Herb Green February 21, 1959
“Well, I finally managed to talk the boss into cleaning out a lot of the deadwood around the office, never dreaming, of course, that that would include me.” Stan Hunt September 14, 1957
“Purvis, you are fired.” Scott Taber July 21, 1956
“Looks like Harry’s two weeks are up.” Joseph Zeis July 14, 1956“I want to be absolutely fair about this Grimsby, so I’ll hear your side of the story before I fire you.” Jeffrey Monahan July 14, 1956
“Then I said, ‘I’ll stand on my record.’ That’s when he fired me.” Edwin Lepper May 24, 1958
“Now don’t think of yourself as being laid off, Dibbly. Just think of it as being one huge coffee break.” Al Johns April 28, 1956
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How about a version of, “…well, you always preferred work from home so we’ll lighten the ‘work’ part…
I grew up reading SEP!!
Couldn’t wait for next issue!
In the 50’s SEP was a pillar , a solid proof that AMERICA was real, safe, and MINE!!
Thank you
Post editors, you’ve done it again with these selections. I have to go with your opening shot (or # 4) as the most degrading. Just knocked over in the chair, and pulled outside. Wow. I can believe it probably was based on fact, and not illegal in the 50’s. This man was COMPLETELY blindsided. I’m surprised the boss didn’t have a cigar.
#5 from the same issue features a more civil still snarky boss. #7 (bottom) is definitely the most pleasant. I got a ‘verbal’ warning about being gone too long on morning breaks at Clifton’s with co-workers: 30 minutes instead of 20. Better than getting written up. Bringing in over $100k a month in customer receivables gave me extra leeway, but I knew not to push it. Those bonus checks were wonderful. When the boss makes a fuss over you, always be humble as to prevent jealousy.
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How about a version of, “…well, you always preferred work from home so we’ll lighten the ‘work’ part…
I grew up reading SEP!!
Couldn’t wait for next issue!
In the 50’s SEP was a pillar , a solid proof that AMERICA was real, safe, and MINE!!
Thank you
Post editors, you’ve done it again with these selections. I have to go with your opening shot (or # 4) as the most degrading. Just knocked over in the chair, and pulled outside. Wow. I can believe it probably was based on fact, and not illegal in the 50’s. This man was COMPLETELY blindsided. I’m surprised the boss didn’t have a cigar.
#5 from the same issue features a more civil still snarky boss. #7 (bottom) is definitely the most pleasant. I got a ‘verbal’ warning about being gone too long on morning breaks at Clifton’s with co-workers: 30 minutes instead of 20. Better than getting written up. Bringing in over $100k a month in customer receivables gave me extra leeway, but I knew not to push it. Those bonus checks were wonderful. When the boss makes a fuss over you, always be humble as to prevent jealousy.