Bad News First

Mascot, a bank manager, held a meeting with his staff because some news had been delivered from the company headquarters.

The following conversation ensued:

Mascot: There is bad news and good news from the HQ. Which one will you listen to at first?

Staff: (After deliberating for a while) The bad news first.

Mascot: You all have been fired!

Staff: Then what’s the good news?

Mascot: I’ve been promoted.