Chapter 25 Part II Tasin-6

peaceful afternoon But that sounds like nothing now.I'm also supposed to be earning £40,000 a year and like Ellie, I buy all my clothes at "Karen Millen".Oh that's not fair, my life sucks! On the way back to the office, I was depressed and very depressed.Maybe I should give up being a journalist and become a treasury manager too; or, a merchant banker.They can have a pretty good income, can't they? Maybe I can join the Goldman Sachs group, the third largest securities firm in the United States. ——Annotation or somewhere else.They probably make a million a year, right? Gosh, that would be great.1 million a year! I really want to know how to get a job like that.

But on the other hand...do I really want to be a banker? I don't mind wearing Karen Millen to work, in fact, I think I can do pretty well at that.But in other areas, I'm not so confident.Leave early and return late.Work hard.It's not that I'm lazy or anything, but I really enjoy being able to sneak out of the office and spend an afternoon in a picture library, or flip through a newspaper and pretend to be researching, without anyone forcing me to work my ass off.That doesn't sound like Ellie's new job.Actually, her job sounds pretty scary. Ah! If only I could buy nice clothes without having to do tedious work.You can not have it both ways.If only there was a way... My eyes involuntarily flicked to the windows of the fashionable clothing stores on the street, and I silently rated each item-suddenly, I stopped.

This is a sign from God, it must be! I'm standing outside the Ally Smith store -- which has some gorgeous long coats in the window -- with a handwritten notice on the glass panel of the door: "Sales Miss Hiring, Hours: Saturdays, Negotiate with those who are interested." When I stared at this recruitment notice, I almost fainted with excitement.It was like being struck by lightning.Why hadn't I thought of this idea before? What a genius! I'm going to get a Saturday job.I'll be working in a fashion store! That way I'll be able to earn a lot of extra money and get discounts on any clothes I buy! Think about it, isn't it easier to work in a clothing store than to be a treasury manager? You All you have to do is walk around and say to customers, "Need help?" Actually, that would be fun.Because while serving customers, I can also choose clothes for myself.It's like someone is paying me to go to the store!

This is really exciting.I strode into the store with a friendly smile on my face.I knew something good would happen today.I just feel it. Half an hour later, I walked out with an even bigger smile on my face.I've got a job! I've got a job that works Saturdays! I'll be working every Saturday from 8.30pm to 5.30pm for £48 an hour with 10% off all clothes! 3 20% off after a month! Wow, all money troubles are over! Thank you God for this peaceful afternoon! They let me fill out an application form on the spot, and Dani, the manager, went straight to interviewing me.At first, she seemed a bit hesitant — especially when I said that I was working full-time as a financial reporter and doing it just to earn some extra money and buy some clothes. "It's hard work," she kept saying, "do you realize that? It's hard work." But I think what changed her mind was that we talked about merchandise.I love Ally Smith's clothes—so of course I know the price of everything in the store, and whether they're anything like Jigsaw or French Connection.Finally Dani said to me with a confused look on her face, "Obviously, you really like clothes." And she gave me the job.I can't wait! Started working this Saturday and it's amazing!

Back at the office, I was thrilled with my success.Looking around, I suddenly felt that this familiar office seemed too boring and restrictive, especially for a creative person like me.I don't belong here, it's just piles of press releases and the tedious clatter of keyboards.I belonged outside, with bright spotlights and Ally Smith cashmere sweaters.Maybe, I'll be a full-time salesperson, I thought as I sat down at my desk; maybe I'll open my own clothing design shop! Oh my God, that's right! I'm going to be a newspaper and magazine competitor Successful Entrepreneur Reported: "Rebecca Bloomwood was a financial reporter when she conceived the revolutionary concept of 'Bloomwood Stores' and has now opened a chain of successful stores across the country, The idea was when..."

The phone rang and I picked up the receiver. "Hello?" I said absently, "I'm Rebecca Bloomwood." I was on the verge of adding, "Rebecca Bloomwood from the Bloomwood Store." But Perhaps the time is not yet ripe. "Ms Bloomwood, this is Derek Smeets of Endwich Bank." What? I was taken aback, and the phone fell to the table with a clatter; I had to pick it up again amidst the mess of papers.At the same time, my heart was pounding, as if I had a little rabbit in my arms.How did Derek Smeez know I work here? How did he know my phone number? "Are you all right?" Claire Edwards asked curiously.

"It's fine," I gasped, "fine." Now she is looking at me.Now I can't just put the phone down and pretend someone dialed the wrong number.I have to say a few words to him.Well, all I have to do is get rid of him as quickly as possible, lightheartedly. "Hi!" I said into the phone. "Sorry! I was busy with other things. You know what we do." "Ms. Bloomwood, I have written to you several times," said Derek Smeets, "and you have not yet answered me satisfactorily." I felt my face turn red involuntarily.Oh my, he sounded really annoyed.too terrifying.What right does he have to spoil my fun today?

"I've been very busy," I said, "I... my aunt was very ill and I had to take care of her. Do you understand?" "I understand," he said, "but..." "And then she died," I went on. "I'm sad," said Derek Smeez, but he didn't sound sad at all. "But that doesn't change your current bill arrears up to..." Does this guy have a heart? When he talks about arrears, overdrafts, and agreements, I deliberately take the receiver away from my ear so I don't hear anything that upsets me.I stared at the imitation wood grain on the table, wondering if I could pretend to accidentally drop the microphone on the phone.Omg this is horrible! What should I do? How?

"If things don't improve," he said menacingly, "I'm afraid I'll have to..." "No problem," I heard myself cut him off, "no problem, because... I'll get some money soon." As soon as I said that, I felt my cheeks burn with shame .But what else could I do? I had to say something, or he wouldn't let me go. "yes?" "Yes," I stammered, "because... because my aunt left me some money in her will." That sounds a little too real.I mean, it's obvious that Aunt Jude Erwin will leave me some money.After all, I'm her favorite niece, aren't I? Has anyone else bought her a Denny and George silk scarf? "Get paid in two weeks," I added to steady him, "1000 pounds."

Then I realized I should have said £10,000 to really impress him.Oh, it's too late now. "You mean in two weeks' time you'll have £1,000 in your account?" asked Derek Smeez. "Well... yes." I hesitated and said. "I think so." "Glad to hear you say that," said he. "I have taken note of our conversation, Ms. Bloomwood, and I look forward to receiving your £1,000 arrears on Monday, March 27." "Okay," I said boldly, "any more questions?" "Not at this time. Good-bye, Ms. Bloomwood." "Goodbye." I said and put down the phone.

Phew! That's settled, thank goodness! Brompton department store Customer Finance Department 1 Brompton Street, London SW4 7TH To: Ms. Rebecca Bloomwood Unit 2, 4 Burnie Road, London SW6 8FD Dear Ms. Bloomwood: Thank you for a signed check for £43 sent promptly. Unfortunately, although the check is signed, it will not be cashed until February 14, 2200.There is no doubt that this is an oversight on your part. Brompton's cannot accept pre-dated checks as a method of payment, so I am sending it back to you now and asking you to resend us a signed check with the date it was signed. Alternatively, you can pay in cash, or by using the bank credit form enclosed with this letter.Include your account information. Looking forward to receiving your payment. Yours sincerely john hunter Customer Finance Manager March 10, 2000