My friend at work tag along for dinner I had planned with another friend who works at United Airlines. The consulting friend had no idea where the other friend worked.
Consulting friend: (continued)..

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I knew this story wasn’t going to be that cool

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Consulting friend: I travel for work so much that I have points to take care my holidays to Europe. Iove my job for that
UA friend: I love my job too. I don't have to travel to earn for one vacation's tickets. All my vacations are free. I work at United Airlines.

Awkward silence 😅

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Would have been more awkward if your consulting friend said his father got beat up and dragged off a plane, so now he can fly anywhere for free

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Take your time and think about your next sentence...

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Cool

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Great story. United sucks.

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Type faster

I love United.

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