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date posted: Jan 21, 2008 6:10 AM

A Still Moment From A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Darth Vader was a lot of things to a lot of beings in the GFFA: the Emperor's fearsome enforcer, mysterious Sith Lord and yes, even a boss, responsible for commanding those who served the Empire. Given his propensity for terminating his underlings rather hastily, I'm pretty sure his staff positions were not always filled. It makes one wonder (well, I wonder, anyway) how the Empire would advertise for positions that would be working closely with Vader. Can you picture it?

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Immediate opening: Prestigious position of Admiral on Darth Vader's flagship, the Executor.

Qualifications: technological savvy; impeccable leadership skills; personal and professional discipline; ability to learn very quickly; ability to think creatively; ability to remain calm and focused in life-and-death situations (especially when occurring right next to you); unquestioning and unwavering loyalty to the Empire and its strategic goal of galactic domination.

Must demonstrate flawless efficiency and productivity in a tense, high turn-around environment. Must be able to assess perfect timing for exiting Hyperspace when attacking the Rebellion. Must possess eagle-eye for spotting wayward A-wing fighters. Prior record of suppressions and arrests under candidate's command preferred.

Reports to: Lord Darth Vader, the Emperor's right-hand man/machine. Lord Vader maintains an authoritarian, zero-tolerance work environment and enjoys a formal, closed-door, business-only relationship with his staff. He is quick to implement new ways to motivate his subordinates. Lord Vader's current priority is locating the Rebel scum who destroyed the Death Star.

Upon hire, the incumbent will immediately be cross-trained, as he may be required to assume his superior's duties at a moment's notice.

Performance review: one-time only.

Salary: not open to negotiation

Benefits: promotion from within

Proponents of democracy, freedom, individuality and social tolerance need not apply.

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Sounds like a dream job to me.

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	jediprincess77 I Know...
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 6:35 AM ability to remain calm and focused in life-and-death situations (especially when occurring right next to you) This is my favorite line!! Benefits: promotion from within This was hilarious, E&HF! Loved it!

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 6:36 AM Too funny, Ehfy!! Benefits: promotion from within... upon natural or unnatural death of superior(s)

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 7:56 AM Perfect, e&hf5!!!

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 8:27 AM It's scary how close this is to modern corporate life! He is quick to implement new ways to motivate his subordinates. If your promotion occurs because of a long-distance choking, pass it up....

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 8:40 AM Performance review: one-time only. el oh el At least they don't ask for much experience...

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 9:53 AM Performance review: one-time only. LMAO A great way to interpret the scene E&HF!!

	MomOf2YoungPadawan Mamadala's Lair
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 10:08 AM .... ... !!! Bravo, E&HF5 !!!!

Jedi Master Mina
Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!

date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 10:19 AM

Proponents of democracy, freedom, individuality and social tolerance need not apply.

Oh crap, I don't qualify.

And it soooooo sounds like a better job than the one I currently have.

It's scary how close this is to modern corporate life!

So true!!

He is quick to implement new ways to motivate his subordinates.
If your promotion occurs because of a long-distance choking, pass it up....

Some how I just got a vision from this where Darth Furball is coughing up furballs. I wonder if Lord Vader has anything to do with this?

Bravo, E&HF5 !!!!

I second that. What a great twist on your Still Moment. Fun Blog!!

	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 10:42 AM I barely could get through the first paragraph! Thank you, eahf5! MTFBWY

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 12:21 PM Actually...this sounds like my work environment at the moment

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 1:29 PM I think I may have sent in a reume.... Curse those blind ads! Very creative, Fan5 ! Loved it!!

	Sol Kassar Ramblings from the Detention Center (Startled)
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 1:52 PM Lord Vader maintains an authoritarian, zero-tolerance work environment I wouldn't say zero-tolerance... he did accept that other guy's apology... Good stuff.

	jedilily1026 Years Matter Not (Gone Crazy...Be Back Soon)
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 3:20 PM Prestigious position of Admiral on Darth Vader's flagship, the Executor The ship's name says it all. This is very good and funny! What an imagination!!

	Jade Sabre777 A luminous being, I am...
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 6:36 PM Great job!

	Senator Soph-ia
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 7:47 PM He is quick to implement new ways to motivate his subordinates. LOL! Brilliant! A great take on the still -- and a refreshing read!! Absolutely loved it! This is part of living Ami's rainbow, if I do say so myself!

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Jan 21, 2008 8:20 PM Must demonstrate flawless efficiency and productivity in a tense, high turn-around environment. High turn-around-----HA!!! That's the understatement of the millennium! Love it!!

	Smuggler Jedi Hokey Religions and A Good Blaster at My Side
date Posted: Jan 22, 2008 1:37 PM Upon hire, the incumbent will immediately be cross-trained, as he may be required to assume his superior's duties at a moment's notice. Performance review: one-time only. Salary: not open to negotiation Benefits: promotion from within LOL! Priceless! Well done!

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jan 22, 2008 6:05 PM Thanks for the comments, folks! Can't tell I've worked in the corporate world, can you?

	viagoangel2 Were Anakin and Padme' really one?
date Posted: Jan 24, 2008 7:05 PM Upon hire, the incumbent will immediately be cross-trained, as he may be required to assume his superior's duties at a moment's notice. Some how I couldn't restrain myself from stretching out my shirt collar and clearing my throat This was an entertaining take on this particular "still moment"... you really grasped the scene lol Bravo, my dear

	DJ Maul: Got Feet? DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: Jan 31, 2008 9:07 AM sorry it took me so long to get to this, Im STILL catching up! GREAT job! This is what I like to call "TFF"...."Too_____Funny" (you can figure out the middle F I think... )... }

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Jan 31, 2008 1:18 PM I couldn't restrain myself from stretching out my shirt collar and clearing my throat Getting a little choked up, are you? Bravo, my dear Thanks Angel B! xoxoxo This is what I like to call "TFF Is that like TTFN? Thanks Deej!

	Qui-Gon Reborn The Fifth Dimension
date Posted: Aug 18, 2008 11:35 PM Wow, great blog, my friend! Funny, and a bit disconcerting!

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