“Over 40% of our jobs are unfilled,” the HR guy said to me. “So you can pick and choose among the ones you’re qualified for.”
“Why are so many jobs unfilled?” I asked.
“Oh, you know, kids today don’t want to work.”
“You did notice that over a million people have died of COVID so far, right? Don’t you think that makes a difference?”
“Nah,” he said. “People are just lazy.”
“I see,” I paused. “I don’t think I want to work here either.” I got up and walked out.
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