158 The art of double-speak (1/2)
However, Jacob was Bobs senior so he didnt dwell on it. ”Okay Benjamin, then perhaps you could clarify these other achievements:
Dropping off the kids,
Carpooling the kids”
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Jacob answered for him. ”Dropping off and carpooling children Great! That shows he was trusted in the community!”
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Those were both jizz related… Ben scratched his face. I guess I was trusted in the c.u.m-unity…
Bob continued. ”Then, how about:
Green-Hat Delivery Service,
GulletInspector?”
Jacob was blinking over and over as he stared at the paper
Then, he spoke. ”Bob, isnt it clear? This young man is an entrepreneur! He was too modest to put his own projects as work experience!”
The old man read over the achievements again. ”A delivery service and even an inspectorof gullets?” He looked at Ben, before continuing. ”Is that some new gizmo the kids play with?”
Ben returned a hesitant nod. It could be considered that…
Jacobs eyebrows rose. ”Tell me later where I can find one… I need to get my grandson a birthday present soon. Is it suitable for him?”
Ben spread a strained smile. ”Hell love it”
Jacob laughed. ”Thats great! Its impressive youre a technologist at such a young age!”
Bob pointed at the resume. ”Skeetlance Photographer”
Jacob jumped on it. ” Skeetlance photographer? Is that a new urban style? I havent heard of it, but photography is a useful skill to have in this industry!”
Bob scratched his head as he continued down the list. ”ThroatYogurtVendor?”
Ben stared at all this with a stony face. He was waiting for the moment this interview blew up
Jacob sighed. ”Throat yogurt vendor They say the frozen yogurt boom was a fad, and I heard lots of people in that industry lost money. So, Benjamin, I wont ask you about the details, but I just want you to remember–its good to try things when young If you want to sell throat yogurt, I say great!”
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Bob was rubbing his temples. He didnt know why but a headache was coming on Exhaling, he read the next item. ”CuckmasterChiefof Netori?”
Jacob shook his head at Bob in disapproval. ”Havent you been listening Bob? Survival cooking!”
Bob was cringing subconsciouslyas if something was off but he wasnt sure what These survivalists sure have a weird naming sense
Jacob smiled at Ben. ”Very impressive.”
”Thank youJacob.” Chef Ben gulped.
Bobs eyes twitched. Okaybut what is Post-Apocalyptic Currency?
Yet, he moved on to the next topic. He didnt want to get berated by his senior anymore ”Okay Benjamin, I only have one last question about your resume. Please explain the meaning of this item you put under awards: Titled Poison Dragon”
Jacob waited with bright eyes. He didnt know what the f*ck that meant.
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Ben cleared his throat. ”Its a umclassa class title fordebate.”
Jacob and Bob looked at each other before Jacob turned to Ben. ”Sounds fierce…”
Ben raised his chin a bit at that. He held genuine pride as the poison dragon. That was the last known sighting of humble Ben
Bob continued. ”All right. I have no further doubts about your resume. Lets move on. Id like to ask you some questions.”
When they moved to the next part of the interview, Jacob and Bob felt it would end soon. These should be much too difficult for this young man…
The woman and Paul, whod also been ignoring everything, glanced at Ben now, showing expressions of disdain because they believed the same thing. They even shifted in their seats, as if expecting theyd be getting up soon. However, Bob tried to follow the proper procedure because he didnt want Ben to return and tell Professor Harisson they bullied him.
Hes very young. Is he even aware how the industry works? Observing Ben, although Bob didnt criticize him in the open, he still possessed the same reservations as Paul. ”Benjamin, since youve recently arrived in New York, do you have a basic understanding of the media industry?”