16 Tons With a View

Job hunting or job seeking is the act of looking for employment, due to unemployment or discontent with a current position. The immediate goal of job seeking is usually to obtain a job interview with an employer which may lead to getting hired. (Wikipedia)

No, the boys are not “Getting a Life” in Spain, but they are happy to earn the money they need to follow their walk.

by FERENC IVANICS
It was an aternoon, business as usual, we were sitting on the street, waiting for the tingling sound of the coins. Two thirtyish man approached us, they were wearing workman’s clothes, we didn’t expect anything of them. They were checking our cardboard resume. István says that they mentioned that we would sit here for a month or two. And they were right: end of month, beginning of week, this is the worst combination for beggars, these last days there wasn’t much going on in our coin-box.


So, we were sitting there, somewhat sourly. Then one of them asked us if we wanted to work. To be precise he didn’t really ask a question, it was more of an imperative statement, something along the lines: “You have written on your propaganda that you would happily work, so, here it is, let’s go!” :) First we couldn’t believe what was happening, but in a moment, almost as if we were waking up from our sleep, we said, yes, of course.


In fifteen minutes we were in an attic of a five stories building... Painting. Both of us have experiences in painting walls, so the result is better than acceptable. We can really help them meet their deadline. Last time, in Motril our “employers” scammed us, so this time we negotiated before starting to work. The offer was fine, and there was a motivating bonus included in the deal as well. It looks we’re doing a fine job, so we won’t be sitting on the boring sidewalk in the next few days.


And as a complement, the view from the attic-apartment is great. We can see the cathedral, small streets, roofs, whenever we want to have a break. So, we are happy with this chance.