Years ago, I worked as a proofreader (yes, Tony, it is true) for the fourth largest print shop in Florida. My resume qualified me for a position (not proofreading) that wouldn't be opened for a few months. They hired me with the understanding that when the woman went on permanent leave, my job would change from proofreader to her position.
About two weeks into the proofreading gig, I was looking over a menu we'd printed and I'd proofed the night before. It was a restaurant Paul Newman frequented when he was in town.
I looked and the proof said, "shrimp cockatil sauce." I panicked and asked my boss if it was too late to change something. Well, it was too late to change the menus, but not my position. I was immediately put into my new job and they hired a new proofreader.
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