Friday, February 18, 2005

Peon's Job

At one time I worked in (software) development. I asked
my friend Reggie, who was in System Verification Test,
about
the nature of his work .. I asked him what does he do?

Reggie answered, "I can describe it in such a way that one
will think that it is the greatest job on earth!". After a pause
of few secoonds, he said, "What I really do is, I do
a peon's job!"
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Definition of Peon (from http://www.yourdictionary.com)
peĀ·on Listen: [ pn, pn ]
n.

  1. a. An unskilled laborer or farm worker of Latin America or the southwest United States. b. Such a worker bound in servitude to a landlord creditor.

  2. A menial worker; a drudge.

  3. (also pyn) In India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia, a person of menial position, especially a messenger, servant, or foot soldier.