As Scarce as Hen’s Teeth

Today, I made the final cut. As I let go of the university, I am letting go of the Nissan Sentra that has been one of the perks of the work. I told the rector that I am surrendering it since the house needs a car. I guess a bullet in the head is far better than torture before the final breath.

I just felt hurt by people’s insensitivity and inconsideration. I would have appreciated it if they gave me some time to be ready. I need some time to heal. I have thought about giving up the car, since it has been attached to the work; and without the work, using the car will not have a justification. But I wish they gave me some time; not to talk about it behind my back. It is like this: During the wake of my grandmother, my uncles and aunts were fighting about inheritance. Why can’t we all wait after the funeral?

I got terminated the same way. I got the letter from the cook. The parish priest and the bishop never talked to me before and after I received the letter. I would have appreciated it if they talked to me. But they didn’t.

It takes breeding and common sense to determine the right thing to do. These two things however are rare. Pedigree is as scarce as hen’s teeth. Common sense is not common after all.


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