The Engineer and the Salesman

WriteBeLight

The Salesman’s job,

Is a product to sell.

Can’t make a profit,

If he doesn’t do it well.

 

The Engineer’s job,

Is to carefully calculate.

If the Salesman’s promise,

To the customer can be kept.

 

The Engineer has to measure,

With precision and care.

Salesman wants to kiss,

The Customer’s derriere.

 

The Engineer knows,

What can and can’t be done.

Salesman tries to keep him,

Under his thumb and gun.

 

An argument ensues,

The two greatly bicker.

The Engineer wins,

His wits are quicker.

 

But, the Boss steps in,

Engineer knows that,

Boss will make him pull,

A rabbit out of his hat.

 

The Engineer is skilled,

Comes up with a compromise.

Company gets the job,

But, the Salesman gets the prize.

 

The Engineer’s goal,

Accuracy is his mission.

But, the Salesman’s the one,

Who ends up with the commission.

  • Author: WriteBeLight (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 18th, 2017 05:46
  • Comment from author about the poem: This conversation happens often between two co-workers. I am always amazed how skilled the Engineer is at making what seems to be impossible, possible.
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 42
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Comments6

  • Goldfinch60

    When I was working the firm had us Computer Analysts creating the product for the salesman to sell, I do not belong believe I ever heard the truth from a salesman!
    Good write WBL

    • WriteBeLight

      Thanks Goldfinch! These two constantly bicker. I admire the Engineer for his skills. I agree about the Salesman!

    • Tony36

      Well written and expressed Great write

    • Michael Edwards

      Only profession ever wins all the time - the lawyer - I chose right but I still love this one WBL.

      • WriteBeLight

        Thanks Michael. I was inspired by their arguments 🙂 Being professional is the only way to go, but I wish the Engineer got some of the commissions.

      • orchidee

        Good write.

      • willyweed

        or the liar and the magician nice work here WBL

        • WriteBeLight

          Yes. Same thing. Thanks WW 🙂

        • MendedFences27

          The Engineer creates, the Salesman sells, It's the sale that involves a commission. An age old argument always won by Sales. So much goes into designing and manufacturing a quality product, yet the sale is always the same pitch, and all those who put the product together created it from nothing, end up with nothing. So, so true. Great write, you hit the nail right on the head. - Phil A.

          • WriteBeLight

            Thanks Phil. It seems so very unfair, in particular, in this case. The Engineer is so smart and the Salesman so slick. 🙂



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