John was like many unemployed people down on their luck. The economy was crap and not many could live beyond paycheck to paycheck.

However, the young man actually was a tad more unlucky than most.

His situation was rather dire.

He desperately needed a job, but it seemed his fortune was soon changing. He had a good feeling about this one. This one might just solve all his problems. He continued anxiously waiting for the potential job all day.

And then it came.

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So after writing to my current point in the story, it is a lot more of a slow burn than I expected. Just wanted anyone interested to know. Thanks.