Looking for a Job

After school, Alai was hoping that jobs would flood her emails because I did very well but the reverse was the case instead I saw most of my classmates who I was better than get better and well paying jobs than me. Everyone needed something, some money, some body and all those things I did not have .I wondered how can I pay for something that I suffered so terribly to get and to worsen it, it was not as if the payment was to guarantee protecting me from all risk. My mummy, Amelia who is so obsessed about my wellbeing offered to pay but I discouraged her and even lied to dissuade her from that. I later got a job at a local hospital which is lower than my expectations but what will you have me do. I had to take the job at least to have my hands on things and to support my mom who has many debts to pay. As if the hatred I had for my dad was not enough,we got to know that my dad borrowed money from a loan shark. At least he would have cleared his shit before running to meet the one he has made a bond with.

 One day, I got a missed call after having such an exhausting experience. I did not want to call back but something in me persuaded to and Lo and behold, the news was unexpected.

Are you Alai wood spring? I said yes, feeling anxious and wondering who this person is that knows my full name. Alai could not help but wonder if this was another trouble knocking at her door. With the last strength in me, I answered yes then the next sentence shocked me. You are invited to Texas medical center, Houston for your interview. I shouted so loud that my whole neighbor gathered. I was so embarrassed and had to tell them it was nothing. It still felt like a shock to me. The biggest hospital in the world calling me for an interview. This was like an answered prayers. To make everything more enjoyable, the interview is on my rotation off.

Amelia shared the good news to my mum and she danced like never before. I even forgot that I was ever tired and all the strength in me returned back. In the morning as Alai prepared for work, she hummed song like someone in love singing out the rhythm of their heart.

Finally days passed and it was finally the day of the interview. I Woke up so early not ever wanting to make a bad impression after all first impression matters. I checked my watch and it is 5:00am. I had revised all my book to make sure that I do not embarrass myself. After my bath, I wore my best clothes which was well ironed. I rushed out as it was already 8:00 am. I did not want to go late.This was an interview that was supposed to hold by 9:00 am. I entered a taxi and reached the location at exactly 7:00 am.

When, I reached the venue, I was taken aback by the beauty of the place. It walls were partly made of Gold and the other like a silvery material. I stood there for 30 minutes admiring the building. This place was like heaven. I knew that only the mighty can come to a place like this.

I later asked my way around and was directed to a place to sit and wait for the Managing director who was our interviewer. I was soon called and interviewed. I answered all the questions correctly and I was commended by the man which I believe was the managing director. As I finished the interview, I was called by my roommate. I was so surprised when she asked me if I had finished the interview. That's when my mind went back to her promise. I couldn't believe she could do such a thing. I thanked her and we joked for quite a long time. Money I said can really move mountain. I waited for months hoping to get a reply but it was all in vain. I tried to call her several times but I decided not to disturb her after all it was a favor and if she decided not to do it, I would not force her. When two months passed and I did not hear of any reply. I decided to give up and concluded that maybe this was my fate and it's high time I accepted it. One months later, I saw a message being sent to me stating that I am to resume work two weeks from now. If not that I was in the office I would have screamed for joy. I came back home dancing and humming. My mum looked at me already sensing my joy. She said Alai, my light what is it? I shouted out loud, I got the Job. What increased my joy was the incentive that was going to be given to me like cars, houses and other things. It was also so perfect for me as it gave me time to write my resignation and be paid my salary as by the end of the two weeks, It will be the end of the month. The joy I felt was something I could not imagine. A joy you receive at last when you know that everything is falling into pleasant places.

I called my room mate and thanked her so much. This was a huge miracle to me. Times passed so fast and it was finally my resumption date. The euphoria of my first day at work could allow me to sleep. I know how many times I woke up to be sure. By the time, I finally slept it was 3:00 am. The next time I found myself, i looked at the watch and it was 6:30 am. I ran from the bed to the bathroom like someone running for their dear life. I showered so fast, wore my clothes and wore my clothes which I had already prepared a day before.

While my mummy called me to eat, I ran as fast as I was not ready to be stopped by my mum to eat breakfast. I reached the hospital by 7:30 pm. Thanks to God, that after all the time the taxi wasted, I was able to reach the hospital on time. When I reached, I was sent to the doctors office to change and then assigned to the emergency unit. I asked around and found my way up there. We worked casually for a while. The other colleagues and the senior ones were very friendly. What I loved in the ED is the unity and friendliness there. They behaved like family and I felt very comfortable with them. I even made new friends, Elena and Robin. I then asked a question if the emergency was always very calm. As I asked the question, all eyes were on me and like magic we heard an ambulance. Troops of patient so much to handle. I learned so many procedures and how to deal with ethical dilemmas. That day was very overwhelming and I learned that exhaustion was not a word I can use to describe my level of tiredness here. Patient kept trooping that we stayed like 2 hours extra.

It was so much if anyone had told me that I would survive today, I would totally disagree .With my exhaustion, I could not shake off the curiosity that was bugging me. Why my earlier question was not answered. That was when I got a reply that emergency is not said except you want you want a repetition of today. I guessed I learned the hard way, I said to myself. I noticed that most of our seniors were still looking strong only for them to tell me that they have seen more than that. I went home, rushed to the parlor and slept off.

Alai worked well in the emergency, due to her passion and hardworking behavior, she was starting to make a name there. Before, Alai knew three months had passed and it was her fourth month. She was so happy. With her new salary, she was able to pay more than half of her father's debt.