I had a call from a job agency today - I've been trying to get work for 16 months now. Usual questions about my qualifications and experience, then the toughie - what had I been doing for the time I've been out of work. Quick as a flash, I said "I've written a novel."
"Oh. So do you want a permanent job or a temporary one?"
"Permanent. Why?"
"Well, you could be the next JK Rowling."
I could also win the Lotto, actually the odds on that are slightly higher.
After taking a deep breath I told them it was a hobby which, despite wishful thinking, it is.
*whoopee it's Lotto draw night tonight!*
"Oh. So do you want a permanent job or a temporary one?"
"Permanent. Why?"
"Well, you could be the next JK Rowling."
I could also win the Lotto, actually the odds on that are slightly higher.
After taking a deep breath I told them it was a hobby which, despite wishful thinking, it is.
*whoopee it's Lotto draw night tonight!*