My next staff hire would be someone to assist Fred at the bar and so I revisited the resumes, looking for something out of the ordinary rather than a mundane listing of bar duty experience.
This time I got lucky, the irony inherent in the third resume I reviewed didn’t escape me, a degree in theology, an aspiration to become a Discalced Carmelite Nun (OCD), and so after two years discernment she entered a convent to become a postulant, then after another two years decided to leave before entering the noviciate which would lead to final vows. .
I was intrigued and reached for my cell to arrange an interview, the sooner the better..
Her name was, Bernadette, and she impressed with a quiet, self assured presence, always looking me straight in the eye and answering my questions with a thoughtful, measured response.
After two years of convent life Bernadette found the monotony and routine too confining and boring and her initial early fire and zeal gave way to ennui and so she made a decision to leave discerning that her place was in the world rather than locked away in a convent.
Of course I hired her on the spot, after all most of her job would be listening to the regulars, hearing their drunken confessions, and I could see her offering a thoughtful nod, a soft “I see”, and even more importantly be genuinely engaged with the regulars and concerned for their well being.
Loved.
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Thank you. Just trying to get a character arc going.
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You succeeded!
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arright!
You have my condolences as you step on the road of Serial Six (“Perdition ain’t got nothin’ on me”) however you will be in good company here in Sixville.
You’ve no doubt heard the comparison to open mic night here… not certain if you are a planner or seat of the pants writer, the latter I find makes thing way more exciting.
good Six, looking forward to furether installments
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Thanks, Clark. Definitely not a planner, so I must be a seat of the pants writer. When I play chess I can only think of the next move, not twenty. I have not heard of the comparison to open mic. Please elaborate.
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Very interesting, Len. Bernadette does not appear to be a typical choice given her resume but then Fred wasn’t either. Looking forward to the next installment.
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Just looking for interesting characters who can have a conversation down the road. I’m also thinking of the SS Cafe and Bistro down the road, but it’s Clark’s baby and I’m trying to understand the protocol.
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She sounds perfect for the job.
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Thanks, Frank, my feelings exactly.
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Keep the ink flowing, Len.
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Thank you, Nick, I intend to.
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I’m thoroughly enjoying this continuing story. Nicely done.
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Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.
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I really like this character- interesting times ahead 😃
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Thanks. I’m trying to create characters with different back grounds.
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She does seem like a great fit and I can imagine her and the last hire to actually get along pretty well. I love how you look for the unusual ones… They usually work harder too.
lovely continuation to last installment!
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Thanks, Reelika. Including myself I am aiming for seven people with different backgrounds to staff the Wily Trout.
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Looks like that something interesting is happening… 😉
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Could be, time will tell.
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👍👍👍
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I’ve hired a lot of bar staff, but never anyone like that. Could be good!
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Sign of the times.
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She sounds like just what most people drinking to forget need, an understanding soul on the other side of the bar.
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That’s exactly right, an understanding soul.
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