"One of the luckiest things that can happen to you in life, I think, is to have a happy childhood." -Agatha Christie.
Paris, Rue du Colonel, 15th arrondissement.
*Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!*
My alarm went off at 8:30 a.m., signaling that I had a job interview in half an hour. Frustrated by the noise, I accidentally threw my alarm clock through the window.
"Oh shit!" I grumbled. "This is the fifth time this month."
And a beautiful day is beginning! My name is Thierry Leblouche and I'm preparing for a job interview at a software company in Paris called "Ectogen", where I recently accepted a well-paid position. Even though I had to leave Nice for this position, I am excited about this opportunity.
"It's 8:55am on Shine FM and the next song is a Beatles classic, 'Here Comes the Sun'." the radio host announced happily.
"So, my keys, the documents, my cell phone and my wallet are all in my bag, everything is good..." I listed, reassuring myself that I didn't forget anything.
As the interview soon begins, I grab my toast and hurry to my motorcycle. "Come on, let's go! I'm going to get this job at all costs!", I said to myself.
Having arrived at the company premises, I ask the receptionist to tell me how to get to the manager's office which is located in the administrative department. She kindly informs me that it's on the fifth floor and that I will have to take the stairs because the elevator is broken.
I take a deep breath and start walking up the stairs. "Okay, it's okay, it's just stairs, and it's not like I have a choice either..." I said to myself, trying to stay positive.
Finally, after five minutes of intense suffering, I arrived at the principal's office, very out of breath but still on time. I knock on the door and wait for a response.
"Come in!" a voice shouts. I open the door, catch my breath and greet the manager.The manager looked up as I entered, a welcoming smile on his face. "Ah, Mister Leblouche! Welcome. Please, sit down."
He glanced at my file. "Impressive background in computer programming," he noted. "It's a good sign."
"Indeed, I am comfortable with different coding languages," I replied confidently.
The manager continues: "Your file has only positive points. It's excellent. Before making my decision, I have a few questions to ask you."
"Go for it," I encouraged, eager to demonstrate my expertise.
To be continued...
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