When I take over the world

I will have my Human Resources Department adopt these guidelines.

This is straight from SNOPES who says that it is a true guideline.

1943 Guide to Hiring Women: The following is an excerpt from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was written for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II.

Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees

There's no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage. Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from western properties:

1. If you can get them, pick young married women. They have these advantages, according to the reports of western companies: they usually have more of a sense of responsibility than do their unmarried sisters; they're less likely to be flirtatious; as a rule, they need the work or they wouldn't be doing it, maybe a sick husband or one who's in the army; they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently.

"as a rule, they need the work or they wouldn't be doing it" Wow, what a revelation. Who ever wrote this is a genius. I didn't realize that I needed MY JOB UNTIL NOW!

2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Most transportation companies have found that older women who have never contacted the public, have a hard time adapting themselves, are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It's always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.

"cantankerous and fussy" ???? Face it, any job that requires dealing with people will make you cantankerous and fussy. That is why I stick to machines.

3. While there are exceptions, of course, to this rule, general experience indicates that "husky" girls, those who are just a little on the heavy side, are likely to be more even-tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

Yup, they are more even tempered especially when you call them "husky". They tend to be 100% angry. That seems pretty even to me.

4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination — one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit but also reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job. Transit companies that follow this practice report a surprising number of women turned down for nervous disorders.

"special physical examinations" - enough said

5. In breaking in women who haven't previously done outside work, stress at the outset the importance of time, the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.

"stress at the outset the importance of time" Yeah, because my wife could never figure out the importance of time. She only takes care of the two kids, the dog, the cat and me.

6. Give the female employee in garage or office a definite day-long schedule of duties so that she'll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.

"they lack initiative in finding work themselves" - Hell, I lack initiative in finding work for myself I don't know anyone who MAKES EXTRA work for themselves especially if it isn't going to get them anywhere.

7. Whenever possible, let the employee change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be nervous and they're happier with change.

"Women are inclined to be nervous and they're happy with change." Yup, that is why I could never keep a girl interested in me for more than one date.

8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. Companies that are already using large numbers of women stress the fact that you have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and consequently is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

Okay, another one that I cant touch. I don't dont know where to start.

9. Be tactful in issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can't shrug off harsh words the way that men do. Never ridicule a woman, it breaks her spirit and cuts her efficiency.

"Be tactful" - Tactful? What is tactful?

10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl's husband or father may swear vociferously, she'll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.

Yeah, right. My father is a sailor and he swears he learned "strong language" from my grandmother long before he enlisted in the Navy. Hell, most women I know use stronger language than I do.

11. Get enough size variety in operator uniforms that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can't be stressed too strongly as a means of keeping women happy, according to western properties.

Yup, nothing makes an employee happier than proper fitting uniforms, except maybe more money.