Stress Reduction

My Dear Princess and Dear Friends,

As is often the case after a few days of excitement and adventure, I found myself a little flat today. 

That is all right. I had a quiet day working from home.

Caro, meanwhile, had a JOB INTERVIEW. 

Yes! This is very exciting! She decided that, to reduce her stress levels she would apply for a job taking emergency calls for the police.

I know. It doesn't exactly SOUND less stressful, does it? All the same, compared to dealing with - and I quote - "moaning ****ing doctors" the idea appeals to her. 

I listened in to her phone interview. It involved a little role play. Caro was given a map and told how to answer the phone.

"When I say, 'role play begins'," said the interview lady, "'you answer the phone."

"Got it," said Caro.

"Role play begins," said the lady.

"This is the police, Caroline speaking, how can I help you?" said Caro.

"OH JESUS CHRIST! THERE'S TWO MEN WITH BASEBALL BATS BEATING THE ****ING SH*T OUT OF A MAN ON MY FRONT LAWN!" said Interview Lady.

"Where are you?" asked Caro.

"F***ING HELL! HE'S COVERED IN BLOOD! WHAT IF HE DIES ON MY LAWN?!??" asked the Interview Lady.

"We're dispatching someone right now," said Caro. "What is your location?"

"OH MY GOD I THINK HE'S DEAD!" replied the Interview Lady.

"Emergency services are on the way," said Caro. "Don't go out there," she added.

"NO F***ING WAY!!!!" agreed the Interview Lady.

It went on like this for about five minutes. Then, "Role Play Ends," said the Interview Lady.

Apparently Caro did really well. She is cued up for a second interview this Thursday. I think she has a good chance of getting the job. The main thrust of the Interview Lady's questions were around whether Caro really wanted this job. Could she handle calls about sexual assault, violence and suicide? That sort of thing.

I know that she could. Caro is a staunch woman and while that interview would have freaked me out utterly, she took it in her stride. And after the past two years at her current job, I expect she could handle a bloke with a baseball bat on the lawn very well indeed.

S.