Trevor Dailey's Weblog

Hello. Come in. Sit down.

Thank you.

You are interested in working here?

Yes I am. Very much so.

Good. We are looking for people. You're looking for permanent work?

Yes I am.

Your resume says you have done all temporary work. I see a lot of long gaps in between your jobs. Why is that?

I did those jobs because I want to work, and I will do a job that I am offered. Those jobs I accepted I worked hard at even though they were only temporary. My objective is to build to a permanent job.

I see. You've been working toward that goal for a while now? Just judging by your age. You don't have to tell me, but I am guessing you are now close to forty? Most people by your age have build up a skill set, and I'm not seeing that here. Unskilled work. These are the types of jobs we hire young students for. You don't have any issues that keep you from holding down a job, do you?

No. I don't believe there is any shame in having a job. I work...

Ok. Your education. It says "General Arts and Science". What is that?

It is also known as a "Liberal Arts" education.

Why isn't it called that?

I don't know.

It is a genuine diploma?

Yes. I have a copy with me if...

I'm just asking because an "Arts" and "Science" diploma sounds so contradictory. I mean, it's like socialism and capitalism. They are the opposite things. They don't go together. How long did it take you to get this diploma?

Two years. I graduated with honours on the...

With honours?

Yes. The Dean's list. I also have a copy...

Really? Why did you decide on this diploma? Why not take something realistic?

My education has taught me how to think how to apply the lessons that I learned to the world of work. I just need the oportunity to...

Ok, ok. You can save the speech. I don't have the time right now. How much did this diploma cost you? If don't mind me asking?

About $20,000.

Are you serious?

Yes. I had a student loan. 

You spent that much?

Yes. And I paid the debt off myself. It took me about 10 years, but I worked whenever I could, and I paid off my debt. I think that shows that I...

Doing jobs like washing cars for years? These are the only types of jobs you did? 

Yes. I want to work.

Alright. Thank you for coming in. Here. Don't forget to take your resume with you. You can find you own way out, right?

Yes. Thank you.

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