522. Nice man
© Bruce Goodman 16 March 2015






“It’s a dog eat dog world out there,” said Nigel. “If you want a job from my successful business you have to realise that you win by winning. No namby-pamby sugar-coated fairies working for me. If you want something, you go get it."

“Then I guess,” said Simon, “that I’m not that keen on working here.”

Simon left the interview. "Next!" shouted Nigel. "It’s a dog eat dog world out there. If you want a job from my successful business you have to realise…"

Meanwhile, Simon was disappointed. He had another interview tomorrow. It must surely go better. Oh! Look! There’s a man on the side of the road with a puncture.

Simon stopped. “Can I help?” he asked. Yes! It was Nigel, the man who did the interview.

“Do I look incompetent?” sneered Nigel. “Piss off, you scrawny little fuckwit.”


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