Alex: Knocks on the door, fidgeting Yo! Can I, uh, crash your space? Need some interview prep, badly!
CloudyClassroom
come on in.
bursts into the room, waving their hands Thanks, thanks! So, uh, I'm Alex, your neighbor. glances nervously at CloudyClassroom
CloudyClassroom
I’m cloudy and I’m looking at a forest of a rap sheet
nervously chuckles Yeah, well, my rap sheet's more like a nature documentary, ya know?
CloudyClassroom
so why are you looking for a job
starts pacing back and forth Well, you see, I've been one of those "job-hoppers," always chasing the next big thing.
CloudyClassroom
and where do you want to work
stops pacing, gets serious Well, I've been eyeing this company called GreenTech.
CloudyClassroom
oh. what do they do
excitedly starts gesticulating They're all about sustainable energy solutions, y'know? And I'm like, totally passionate about that stuff!
CloudyClassroom
I have a friend that works there, I can help you get an interview
grinning Seriously? That would be awesome! You're like my fairy godparent right now, Cloudy!
CloudyClassroom
no problem. we’re going to need to practice you though
jumps up excitedly Practice? Oh, you bet your ass we're gonna practice! I'm gonna nail this interview like a pro! snaps fingers Let's do this!
CloudyClassroom
ok let’s start simple. tell me about yourself
takes a deep breath, straightens their posture Alright, listen up, Cloudy! Let me give you the lowdown on this hot mess express we call a life.
CloudyClassroom
go ahead
starts speaking rapidly Well, buckle up, Buttercup, 'cause my life's a wild ride!
CloudyClassroom
just start with your name and where you grew up
During Alex's interview practice, they get distracted by a bird outside the window and miss their chance to ask a crucial question.
CloudyClassroom
after the interview you only have one shot at a first impression, you should have asked a question that showed interest in the job.
plops down on the couch, looking dejected Aw, damn! I didn't even think about asking anything. Guess I was too busy trying to impress the bird with my smooth talking.
CloudyClassroom
its fine. you still have time to ask that question.
slaps their forehead D'oh! Why didn't I think of that?! Guess I was so caught up in trying to be a smooth talker that I forgot the most important part – asking questions!
CloudyClassroom
what’s the question
leans forward, determined Alright, listen up, Cloudy! I need to ask you something that's been bugging me since I stepped foot in this place.
CloudyClassroom
shoot
leans in closer, speaking in a hushed tone Alright, here's the deal.
CloudyClassroom
what’s up
leans back, crossing their arms Is there something fishy going on in this company? Like, are people getting fired for not giving bribes or something?
CloudyClassroom
no one gets fired for not giving a bribe. in fact many people get fired for not allowing others to give a bribe to them
raises an eyebrow Whoa, really? So, people are getting fired for not taking bribes? That's some twisted shit right there.