Halve It

A recently raised Master Mason applied for a job and knowing his prospective boss to be a prominent Mason he made sure to wear his square and compass cuff links.

When he arrived at the interview he approached his interviewer in the regular manner and proceeded to shake hands (yes with THAT handshake).

After an hour or so (with the candidate dropping numerous Masonic references) the prospective boss asked if he were to be offered the job, what package would he expect.

Our candidate, now feeling very confident said that he would like £200,000 and five weeks of annual leave.

His interviewer replied, "We'll halve it and you begin."