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I was offered a job today

@JudyEv (382104)

Rockingham, Australia

March 26, 2021 4:34am CST

I had a strange experience today. We went to our local supermarket and I happened to get to the checkout line-up ahead of Vince, who was following with the trolley. I waved a lady ahead of me saying ‘I’ve lost my husband’. She replied ‘That’s not a good thing’ and I replied ‘I should have done a runner while I had the chance’ and we both laughed. Her next comment floored me. She said ‘Do you want a job?’ It turns out she has looked after an intellectually challenged man for 25 years. Under our new laws, there is a lot of money being paid out to carers at the moment. This lady is looking for a carer for nights who ‘cares’, and who is not applying just for the money. She says she has a good instinct for genuine people and she is on the lookout for the right person for her client. It was a really nice compliment but luckily I don’t need a job. I must have looked a bit younger today.

So that’s my story for today. Photo of a ‘caring’ Irish ewe with her two big babies.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

26 Mar 21

i suspect she hit the nail on the head, you are good people!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

I was a bit gobsmacked. She must really trust her instincts. All I'd said was that I should have run away from Vince while I had the chance. Hardly a good recommendation for a carer!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

@DocAndersen Yes, that's true. She thought it was funny then Vin turned up and the three of us had a nice conversation.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

26 Mar 21

@JudyEv i suspect people know you are kidding just by the quality of your voice!

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@sharonelton (30756)

• Lichfield, England

26 Mar 21

That was a nice thing to happen, even though you don't need a job. I like the picture of the sheep but you get a good view of that one...

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

When those lambs bunted the ewe, they would lift her off the ground. lol

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@sharonelton (30756)

• Lichfield, England

26 Mar 21

Wow! Strong lambs.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

26 Mar 21

That's really a good compliment. Hope she gets someone else for the job.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

I hope she finds someone too. It's good she was fussy about who she employed.

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@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

26 Mar 21

I thought you are offered to take care of more sheep. That means you look trustworthy and reliable

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@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

26 Mar 21

@JudyEv oh yes, it is physically challenging for the sheep. the other one will drain you not only physically but emotionally and intellectually too

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

I think I would rather take care of more sheep! It would be easier.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

26 Mar 21

I thought maybe your got offered a job in a farm or something. What does 'done a runner' mean? I know trolley is shopping cart.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

26 Mar 21

@JudyEv oh, ok. We have that problem where people forget to finish paying their groceries sometimes. I'm not familiar with whether it's a problem in restaurants too.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Mar 21

@MarshaMusselman It's usually a deliberate thing - often meant to be funny although of course it's not.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Usually 'done a runner' is used in connection with restaurants and means you run out of the place without paying.

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@porwest (112876)

• United States

26 Mar 21

Even better to find a job, I guess, when one is not seeking one. lol. I'd have at least been interested in what it was paying. Then again, if I were in retirement as you are, I am not sure I would be ready to plunge myself back into the workforce either. Especially if I don't need the money.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

There was no way I wanted a job. I'm sure she didn't realise how old I was.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 21

@porwest Yep, that's what I called it too. lol

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@porwest (112876)

• United States

28 Mar 21

@JudyEv lol. A compliment that came in two forms. I'd call that a good day.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

26 Mar 21

Just in that short interaction of you being open and humorous, she sensed your goodness

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv If only you needed a job

. It really must be hard to find honest and sincere people who genuinely care about the person they would be caring for . . . you must've left quite an impression!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Mar 21

@much2say I guess I did - and all because I said I was going to run away from Vince!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Yes, I guess so. She said she could tell almost immediately over the phone if the people were more concerned about the wage being paid than the position.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

26 Mar 21

How flattering! Love the photo, too.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

26 Mar 21

@JudyEv Oh, my! They are so cute.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

When those lambs bunted together, the poor ewes' back legs would be lifted off the ground.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Mar 21

That's a wonderful compliment. I love the picture. Did Vince take it when you were in Ireland?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv Cute sheep.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

The photo was taken at a caravan park. they had a number of animals there including some really rare breeds. These Jacob sheep had more than two horns. They also had an emu there.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

26 Mar 21

That was a nice compliment. I would hate working nights. Cute picture.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

There is no way I want a job at this stage of my life. Glad you like the picture. When the lambs bunted the ewe, they lifted her back legs off the ground.

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@LindaOHio (222417)

• United States

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv Me neither. My husband keeps teasing me, telling me I should go out and look for a job. Work for someone else again? No thank you!

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

26 Mar 21

Those babies are really big

. Some people have this instinct to know a genuine person and that you truly are.

Wish she caught you younger.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

A few years back I might have been interested. I hope she finds a good person to help out.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Mar 21

@arunima25 I hope so too. The increased money is available means more people are applying but they are not necessarily good people for the job.

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv It's a noble job to do and we would really want the man to get a good helper. Hope she finds one suitable person soon.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

26 Mar 21

Lovely story. I have heard about the concept. Have a good day. Take care

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Thanks, Rashna. I hope you have a great day too.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv your welcome dear

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@Janet357 (75638)

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26 Mar 21

wow, and working at night also is hard. Hope he finds someone for her client. That's a nice compliment though.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Yes, I wouldn't want to do such work but it was nice to think she thought I might be suitable.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 21

How flattering that must have been. I am not surprised actually. It doesn't take long to tell who is real these days. Love the photo.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

She said she had a really good instinct for those who were only interested in how much it paid. Sometimes you can tell a lot about a person in the first few minutes. I'm sure if I'd expressed an interest, there would have been a few hoops to jump through first.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Mar 21

@CarolDM I don't think I'd last whatever hours a shift is. Once I might have considered it but I'm too old now.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Mar 21

@JudyEv Maybe you should go for it, if you have time.

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@setsuna26 (2748)

• Philippines

26 Mar 21

Today might just be your lucky day then. Hope there will be lots of surprising and positive days ahead of you . Cheers

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Thanks very much. I was very surprised to be offered a job. lol

@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

26 Mar 21

Aw lovely photo..nature. That is cute the lady asking you haha Judy

But she is right you are lovely people too

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Thanks. I hope she finds someone to help with caring for her client. 25 years is a long time to stay with one person.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

26 Mar 21

Well I guess that is a compliment but yah, I’m not looking for a job either lol

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Eventually, you get past a lot of things. At least, I'm finding that.

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@FourWalls (86713)

• United States

26 Mar 21

That’s when you say you already have a job as a carer and point to your hubby.

That is a nice compliment!!!

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

Thanks. I should have done that! He is becoming a full-time job.

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@jstory07 (148734)

• Roseburg, Oregon

26 Mar 21

That must have felt good that she offered you a job.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

I was very surprised but yes, it did feel good.

@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

26 Mar 21

That was a nice compliment for you. I hope she can find a reliable person for that job she offered to you.

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@JudyEv (382104)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 21

I admired her for having cared for the one person for 25 years. At some point, she will need to retire or whatever.

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