novel 88 - 3. the job

by nick nelson

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charles lindbergh needed a job. he had not had any luck finding one, and he was desperate. he saw an ad online, in one of the more obscure generic websites the ad read: employees wanted. no qualifications or experience necessary. resumes not required. employees required to sign a two year contract, and to remain with employer for the full two years. no further information provided to employee prior to employment. no pay - food and clothing provided. no healthcare, pension, or benefits. all applicants accepted. reply to job256389@chump.org. or stand at the corner of washington and main sts, cincinnati oh any night between 12 am and 2 am what have i got to lose, charles thought. he could not afford a plane or bus ticket to cincinnati, or the gas to drive there, so he answered the ad online. to job256389@chump.org: hello, my name is charles lindbergh. i am replying to the ad on your website seeking employees. i am willing to sign a two year contract under the terms you describe, do you require any information about me? please let me know and i will provide it. i am desperate, and have no pride and no shame. sincerely, charleslindbergh @————————.com. after sending the email, charles told his wife becky what he had done. i like it, she told him, whatever happens to you, i will be rid of you, and that will be something, at least. i understand, charles replied, subduedly. next