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[Nov 15, 2010 | 2 Comments]
Employment Twofers

Working is a necessary evil for most of us to get by (if you’re one of the lucky few who works no hours per week and still maintains some semblance of a comfortable life – this doesn’t mean Cinnamon Toast Crunch 3 meals a day – kudos to you).  Luckily, there’s a plethora of jobs out there that offer some enticing free perks, saving some dollars and making it that much less painful to go to work.  Whatever you desire to scrape together for free, there’s a job out there …

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[Sep 25, 2010 | 6 Comments]
Co-Worker is Eating My Lunch from Refrigerator – Help!

Dear Schnorrer,
 A coworker from our building has been taking and eating people’s lunch from the office refrigerator.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s leftover chicken or a sandwich, it is eaten.  It’s not only me who this is happening to.  Other people on our floor have been having their lunches taken as well.  What do we do?
 Ann
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Dear Ann,
The SCHNORRER has a three step program to counter the classic refrigerator schnorr.
1-First, build a hearty hard roll sandwich to tantalize the culprit. The bread should be copiously lubricated  with vegetabled oil and mayonnaise. …

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[Sep 15, 2010 | No Comment]
The Schnorrer becomes the Schnorree

Dear Schnorrer,
Just wanted to share this story to get some insights.  One of my good friend who lives out in San Diego came to NYC on a business trip. When he told me that he was coming here, he asked if we could meet up.  To which I thought……yes, a free dinner.  I know how business trips and expense accounts work; you get to use the company card.
My friend tells me he is in the mood for steak and tells me to meet him at Smith & Wollensky, a very …