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A Bit Out of His Pay Scale

Embarrassed young trainee quits after first day.

26 total reviews 
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Beth,
This is a witty look and working at a memory care unit. Some can't handle the everyday things that happen there. It seems Joel is one that can't.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 16-Jul-2024
    Thank you Joan. Your review gives me 26 reviews so it should promote it to All time Best status. I appreciate your reviewing it.
    Beth
Comment from F. William Lester
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Sad, but a fact of life, although your story does bring a smile. My wife worked in a nursing home, and she would tell me some of her experiences. Nice work and congratulations on your Honorable Mention. Thanks for sharing it. Stay well.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
    Thank you so much for the review and the six stars. My cousin told me a lot more of her experiences there. Some were things I wouldn't dare put in print.
    Beth
reply by F. William Lester on 14-Jul-2024
    You're welcome. Have a wonderful day.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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This was a great short, short, short story. I liked the pacing and tone. You did a good job in few words. Thank you for sharing, and it was definitely prize-worthy.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
    Thank you for the review on my dribble. I appreciate the comments.
    Beth
Comment from jenintorre
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Ha ha ha. Very funny. He must have gotten quite a shock.
This is a very good entry for the dribble competition. I love the artwork that you've chosen. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024
    Thank you Jen. I appreciate the review. I'm glad you found it funny.
    Beth
Comment from lyenochka
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Oh my goodness! I guess it was his "last day" not because he was fired but because he never wanted to have that kind of encounter again and who knows what would happen the second day! Great storytelling in just 50 words! Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
    Thank you, Helen, I 'm enjoyed you nice comment. It as little sad and but amusing as well. I can't imagine how the poor guy must have felt.
    Beth
reply by lyenochka on 14-Jul-2024
    Congratulations on your third place win! It was a fun read!
Comment from LJbutterfly
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I can understand a shy guy being embarrassed when approached by a nude old lady expecting him to bathe her. Envisioning this is what makes it extra funny. Best wishes in the Dribble contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
    Thank you for reviewing my dribble and finding it funny. I thought it was too, but is sad peoples minds can get so they don't realize what they are doing.
    Beth
Comment from royowen
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Now that would be a complete and utter shock for any shy young man, to see an old lady starkers and saying, I'm ready for my bath now! Hey heh, even fo an older guy like me, well done Beth, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
    Thank you Roy. I'm sure the young man decided this wasn't the job for him.
    Beth
Comment from Jim Wile
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This is so amusing, Beth. I believe the story. I've seen this with my 98-year-old mother-in-law who is currently in a skilled nursing unit and will probably soon require the memory-care unit there. She makes inappropriate requests for things from any type of staff member. She will ask a maintenance worker to help her get to the bathroom, much as in this story. The workers are trained to politely respond they will find the correct person for the task.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
    Thank you Jim. I appreciate the review and I enjoyed reading your comments.
    Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
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This short true story, A Bit Out of his Pay Scale, would be a funny (to recall) incident indeed and totally change the trajectory of one's career working among the miswired elderly.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
    Thank you Bill, I appreciate you checking it out.
    Beth
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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I guess Joel feared he would have to do more than change light bulbs. I bet this isn't the strangest thing that has happened in care centers, but it would be enough for a shy, young trainee:-)

Good luck in the contest.

xo
Pam

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2024

reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
    Thank you Pam. I"m glad you liked this. I see it was your entry that had better luck in this contest. Gongratulations on second place.
    Beth
reply by Pam Lonsdale on 13-Jul-2024
    And to you, Beth:-)