“ The difference between Complete and Finished ”

 

Chief walked into the work center and asked how the weekly maintenance was going. The young Petty Officer says …

“We’re finished for the week, Chief.”

… The Seaman in the corner says …

“Yeah, we completed everything.”

Chief looked at them and asked …

“Shipmates, do you even know the difference between Complete and Finished? When you marry the right woman, you are 'Complete'. If you marry the wrong woman, you are 'Finished'. And when the right woman catches you with the wrong woman, you are 'Completely Finished!”