Will work for nickname.

You’d think with a name like Jim Schlichting (pronounced: Sch-lick-ting), my co-workers (being the creative bunch that they are) would be able to conjure up a clever nickname or two. Well they haven’t, and they gave up. Perhaps, it’s just too easy, or they felt too pressured, or the names were inappropriate?

At any rate, we have a slight dilemma at HuebnerPetersen. There are two Jim’s in the office, and it’s becoming an identity issue for us.

The first Jim—Jim Huebner—is the boss man. He’s a 6’8″ gentle giant, who you could immediately pin as “slim Jim” or “BIG Jim,” but again, too easy. Plus, since he’s the boss, we all agree I should be the one to suffer with a nickname. So Jim “The Boss Man” Huebner will go on, being referred to as simply “Jim.” The second Jim is me—Jim Schlichting. I recently started here at HuebnerPetersen and found out on Day 1, I’m going to need a nickname.

As for nicknames my co-workers have tossed around, here are a few. “Newjum,” “Little Jim” and “Junior.” But none really are sticking.

So, I am broadcasting to the worldwide blogisphere to take the challenge and submit nicknames you feel would be appropriate for me (Jim Schlichting). Because really, it’s getting annoying when both Jim’s, in unison, respond to every “Hey Jim” that is uttered in the office.

And don’t think that your efforts are going to go unnoticed or even unappreciated. The winner of the nickname contest will receive a signed photograph of both Jim’s together in the same photo. I hope our server can handle all the traffic, but we’ll try to manage. So best of luck to all of you!

Sincerely, Jim “No Nickname” Schlichting

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