IT pilot fish joins a carpool to cut his commuting costs, but riding in a nine-seater van turns out to be a good way to build esprit de corps with his co-workers too.

“As the riders got to know each other, we shared stories and experiences on just about anything,” says fish. “One guy — call him Fred — told us how, one day, the boys from systems invited him to lunch.

“He said, ‘When we got to the place, I realized that we were at a strip joint when I saw the ladies in their work clothes. Being fresh off the Boeing, I almost said, Let’s come back later. They have not finished getting dressed yet.‘

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