Proverbial Doors (...but not of perception)
Tools of the trade On 03 July of 2007, I started my first day of work in domestic service for a private residence. Today I found out that I am no longer needed. I showed up for work, but my employer was still asleep. Having no mobile, I came home and called an hour later to be told that I'm basically out of a job. And here is why really, for everyone involved, this is a good thing. When I started working, I was cleaning house for an elderly couple. They were someone I knew of, but never really knew during my life up until that point. Mere acquaintances to me, though somewhat more friendly with my parents. Though initially they were just my employer and her husband, then eventually became like grandparents to me. They trusted me and thought of me as one of the family. For some this might seem like it's crossing a line, though I was perfectly fine with it. I helped the husband learn how to use the computer, I helped...