A pair of immigrants get off the boat at Ellis Island

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They go to speak to an immigration official who will give them an allowance, based on their qualifications, while they attempt to find work. The first is asked what his job was previously and he replies that he was a diesel fitter. The official tells him that he will be eligible for $100 a week until he finds a job. The next man looks hopeful as he walks up and is asked the same question.

"Well, sir, I used to do the very fine stitching on ladies underwear."

"You will be eligible for $25 a week until you find a job."

"But why? You are giving my brother $100 a week!"

"Well, a diesel fitter is a more in demand position that requires skilled labour."

"What do you mean? I was the one who did the stitching. All he did was pull them over his head when I was finished and yell out to the ladies passing in the street *diesel fitter!*"