Three contractors were visiting a tourist attraction on the same day. One was from Debak, another from Spaoh, and the third from Betong. At the end of the tour, the manager asked them what they did for a living. When they all replied they were contractors the manager said,"Hey, we need one of the rear fences repaired. Why don't you guys take a look at it and give me a bid?" So back to the back fence they all went. First to step up was the Debak contractor. He took out his measuring tape and pen, did some measuring and said, "Well, I figure the job will cost about RM9,000. RM4,000 for materials, RM4,000 for my crew, and RM1,000 profit for me." Next was the contractor from Spaoh. He also took out his measuring tape and pen, and did some quick figuring and said, "Looks like I can do this job for RM7,000. RM 3,000 for materials, RM3,000 for my workers, and RM1,000 profit for me." Without so much as moving, the Betong contractor said, "RM27,000." The manager, incredulous, looked at him and said, "You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?" "Easy," he said. "RM10,000 for me, RM10,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Spaoh."
That's one way to succeed in business in Bolehwood or is it Bolehstan.
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