The boss called one of his employees into the office. “Rob,” he said, “you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you were promoted to a sales position, and one month after that you were promoted to district manager of the sales department. “Just four short months later, you were promoted to vice-chairman. Now it’s time for me to retire, and I want you to take over the company. “What do you say to that?

” “Thanks,” said the employee. “Thanks?

” the boss replied. “Is that all you can say?

” “I suppose not,” the employee said. “Thanks, Dad.”