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The story of Walter Carr

This is getting ridiculous.

What's getting ridiculous?

I've applied for so many jobs now. I applied to anything I see that I think I could do, but I've heard nothing back from any. I'm willing to do almost anything. It'd be nice if they could just call and say no, but I guess they have so many job applicants they just can't. I'm just so desperate for a job.

What have you applied for?

Well, I've never studied or trained in anything, so I've applied for laboring jobs and jobs working with the public, that kind of thing.

Ah okay, I know how hard it can be to get your foot in the door. Fingers crossed for you, man.

Thanks, and if you hear of any jobs going, put in a good word for me, yeah?

I will do that. Thanks, man.

Oh wait, my phone is ringing one sec. Hello? Yes, this is Walter Carr. Oh, that's such great news, thank you so much. Yes, I'd love to work at Bellhops. A trial? Yes, I'd love to come in. Tomorrow? What time? Yes, 9am is perfect. That's no problem at all, that's great. Thank you very much, bye.

Yes, I can't believe it, I've got a job!

That's amazing, I'm so happy for you. Where's the job?

It's at Bellhops, a moving company.

What will you be doing there?

I'll work as a mover. I'm going to help people move out of their home. I'll start tomorrow. I have to help a family move from Pelham to the Meadowbrook area.

That's great. Can you make good money as a mover?

Yes, I'll be able to make up to twenty dollars an hour. It's come just in time. I should be okay to pay rent on my apartment now. If not, I'd be so close to losing it and having nowhere to stay, then it would be a downward spiral.

My door is always open, but this is definitely a better outcome. Good luck.

Thanks, I'd better get home and get my bag ready.

Oh man, don't believe this, the engine won't start. Just my luck. How am I supposed to get to work tomorrow? I don't even have money to have it repaired. Looks like I'll be walking to work. There's no way I can miss my first day. I'm going to get this job by all means. Let me check Google Maps. By foot, it'll take eight hours. Oh man, I'll have to wake up at midnight and get going. But I don't have a choice. I have to keep this job.

Oh my legs are killing me. I'd better rest for a few minutes.

Hi there, young man, what's your name?

Hi there, officer, it's Walter, sir.

Walter, can I ask what you're doing walking along this dangerous stretch of road at this time of night?

I know this must look bizarre. It's a long story, but cut short, it's this. I've applied for so many jobs, yesterday I had a call back and they want me to start tomorrow, well today now. But then my car broke down. I have to keep this job otherwise I'll lose my apartment, so I decided to walk. It'll take me eight hours in total and I've done six, so really I'm almost there.

Wow, kid, that's some dedication, I'm impressed.

Thanks, sir.

Where are you heading? Where is your new job?

It's at Bellhops, Pelham. I'll be a mover.

Good on you. Hop in, we'll take you the rest of the way.

Are you serious? Thank you so much.

Have you had breakfast?

No, I spent all my money on my apartment and won't have more until I start this job.

You must be starving, we are too. I'll stop at the next drive through.

But I don't have any money to give you. I just paid my rent. I have no cash on me at all.

Not a problem, for your dedication, this one is on us. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Thank you so much.

Thank you. Hi, officer, what can I do for you?</