I’m a curious person. I like people (though, unfortunately, less and less). I like to imagine what other peoples’ lives are like. My daughter, Emma, has similar tendencies. If we are driving somewhere, and see someone walking, she will ask me what do I think they are thinking about…or where do you think they were. Curiosity….and something about a cat!
The lives of other people. Here is one that has always piqued my interest…Gangster’s Goon. You know who I am talking about? Those two or three, usually men, who just hang around a gangster and seem to be there to meet his needs, whatever they may be. They may be asked to “rough someone up”, “escort someone to the door”, back up what the boss is saying, etc. But, based only on what I see on TV, they spend a lot of time just standing around!
So does that make it the best job ever? Sounds pretty boring to me…unless it is one of those days that you get to rough someone up! Just kidding.
Are there interviews for the Goon position? What would they be asked? How long can you stand in one place? Can you fake laugh at things you don’t think are funny? Are you strong enough to knock someone out with one punch? Can you work in a smoky environment? Can you make a good pair of cement boots? Do you have a conscience?
So, you get the job! Now what? Is there a time clock? Is there a dress code? How and when am I paid? Do I get a vacation? What happens if my kid gets sick in school…can I go pick them up? Uh…I’m guessing no.
Enquiring minds want to know! But, certainly, once you get this job you can’t leave for another. Can you imagine telling your boss that you are giving two weeks notice? Can you imagine telling him that you have decided to work for a different gangster because the benefits are better? No way!
So, that’s where my mind has wandered this Saturday morning. I hope you enjoy your day and your thoughts go in a more productive direction than mine!
A Semi-retired Kind of Life 