I don't get it. I just don't get it.
I'm good at my work; enjoy my work; actually try hard in my work. And people say I'm one of the best they've had. They said it today. Max, he's my boss - WAS my boss - he reckons I'm about the best worker he's ever had. But now I'm unemployed. Again.
I'm one of the long-term unemployed. I spend most of the year unemployed. Yeah, there are lots who call me a dole bludger so feel free if you like. But I'm not. I just find most employment too difficult. I'm not stupid, but I can't focus on it, you know what I mean? I can't stick at it.
But then, I get the kind of work that fits me like a glove. I like it, and I'm good at it. In fact, I reckon that I'm the best and most of my employers agreed. But they still sacked me.
No, I didn't do anything wrong. I didn't break the law. I'm not a risk to the public. It's never that. It's just that they reckon that I've hit my use-by date.
For about six weeks I'm the bee's knees and they love me. Then, it's good bye, we don't need you any more. Redundant.
So I hang up my Santa suit for another year and wait patiently for November to rock around again. Out of work. Again.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Out Of Work - Again!
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Very well written, kept me going right to the end, and there was a surprise waiting there. Brilliant!
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