The Gynecologist Who Wanted to be a Mechanic>>>
A gynecologist had
become fed up with malpractice insurance and HMO> paperwork and was burned
out. Hoping to try another career where skillful hands would be beneficial,
he> decided to become a mechanic.>> He went to the local technical college,
signed up for evening classes,> attended diligently, and learned all he
could.>> When the time for the practical exam approached, the gynecologist
prepared> carefully for weeks and completed the exam with tremendous skill.>>
When the results came back, he was surprised to find that he had obtained > a>
score of 150%.>> Fearing an error, he called the instructor, saying, "I don't
want to > appear> ungrateful for such an outstanding result, but I wonder if
there is an > error> in the grade.">> The instructor said, "During the exam,
you took the engine apart > perfectly,> which was worth 50% of the total mark.>
"You put the engine back together again perfectly, which is also worth> 50% of
the mark.">> After a pause, the instructor added, "I gave you an extra 50%
because you> did it all through the muffler, which I've never seen done in my
entire> career."
