‘So, my benefits have been suspended because I haven’t applied for enough jobs?’
‘You haven’t applied for any jobs.’
‘The country’s on fire. I’ve been fighting firestorms every day for the past six weeks. 12 to 14 hours a day.’
‘I know, and personally I’m extremely grateful, but you still need to apply for the requisite number of jobs per week to receive benefits, Mr Kelly.’
‘No exceptions?’
‘I’m afraid not.’
‘Seriously? A state of emergency’s been declared. Twelve million acres have burnt. Let’s hope your house doesn’t face a wall of fire while I’m filling out pointless bloody applications.’
A drabble is a story of exactly 100 words.
1 comment:
This is potent stuff, Rob, and just what a bureaucrat might say, even to a firefighter. Well done
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