In Keith’s words.
“Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you for taking part.
Link to Keith’s post. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/kreative-kue-437/
The photo.
Happy Day by John W. Howell © 2024
“So Monica, I hear you have a job offer already.”
“I do. I’m so excited.”
“Who is the company.”
“Oh, I’m sorry, Leslie, but I can’t identify them yet. I have an NDA until my first day. Once I start, I can tell you everything.”
“At least you can tell me where you will be located.”
“Humm. Yes, I guess I can tell you that. It’s in Singapore.”
“Singapore? You never told me that.”
“We have been so busy, darling, I haven’t had a chance.”
“But Singapore. That is so far away.”
“I know it, sweet one. Don’t worry; you can join me there.”
“I have a job here.”
“But you can get another.”
“We need to talk about this.”
“Do you two need some time alone?”
“Thanks, Leslie, but I don’t think so. You are a close friend, and we can talk freely in front of you.”
“Speak for yourself, Monika.”
“What’s wrong?”
“I just learned two minutes ago that you are going to Singapore, and you expect me to drop everything and follow you there.”
“Yeah, so?”
“I think we need some private time to discuss this.”
“I don’t see what there is to discuss.”
“Our future together. My job. Who should give up what? I think there is a whole host of things to discuss.”
“Alright. Let’s start with the paycheck.”
“Huh?”
“How much does your job pay?”
“That doesn’t mean anything. It’s the opportunity, the future, the goals, the rise in the corporate structure, the long game.”
“I start at $500,000.”
“When do we move?”
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[…] Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #437 by Keith Channing […]
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Thank you for sharing my post, James.
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That’s a suspicious starting salary. I assume she’s either an assassin or a lawyer.
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An influencer.
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He’s a pragmatist isn’t he. Hugs
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He very quickly became one, David. Hugs.
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Does she need someone to carry her bags? I love Singapore!
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I enjoyed it as well. I’m doing the bags. You can drive the car.
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😀
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She must have been an A++++ student to get such a starting salary 😉 Yeah, he best pack his bags or be left in the dust!
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Yes, indeed he should.
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Hell, I’ll go if he doesn’t want to!!
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Me too.
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😁
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Heck yeah! I’d go, too.
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Me too. 😁
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haha, Yeah, ya never can tell!!
I thought he was going to say, “Hey, don’t you think it’s time you got out of this white sheet cult?”
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👍🏻😂
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Good one, GP. 😁
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Love this one 😂and Singapore sounds interesting! 🤣
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Thank you, Dina. I think they will enjoy it. She didn’t mention that the pay was in Singapore dollars but still a good amout.
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LOL! That kind of money puts everything into perspective, huh, John?
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It does for sure. Thanks, Debbie.
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Love it! 😂😂😂
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Thank you, Marcia.
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Oh I love this.. my son on the other hand broke up with the g.f. in a week and moved from Hermosa beach to Florida the week after.. lol 🙀
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Oh my. 😳
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😂🤩😂that’s what I said!
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I’ll bet other things as well. 😁
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hahahahaha! Never mind the floods.. He seems in heaven at the moment. We both know.. heaven can wait.. ha💗
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😁
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Ha ha, good one!
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Thanks, Liz. 😁
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You’re welcome, John.
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😁
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Singapore, here we come! 🌺🩷
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Right behind you.
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Haha! Well done, John. Money talks.
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Yup. It sure does. Thanks Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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😊
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Sounds like the perfect reason to go… lol
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It does. Thanks, Denise.
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LOL that’s a pretty good salary
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It is only $300,000 and some in Singapore dollars 😁
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Yeah, 500 grand would do it, I guess. 🤔
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Would for me.
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The great debate ended quickly.
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It sure did. Thanks, Pete
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LOL! It’s all about those greenbacks. 😊
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It is, of course.
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Ah yes, money is a big motivator!
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Yes for some it is. Thanks, Jan
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Money can be a motivational tool to be sure, John. The grass may not be greener…but more “green” sometimes wins the day anyway.
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I never met the greener green that the money green. Thanks, Bruce.
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No kidding! For that salary, I’d leave everything right were it’s at! LOL Here’s to singing in Singapore.
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Singing in Singapore and drinking a Singapore Sling.
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Count me in!
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You are in. 😁
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No sooner was the salary dropped then airline reservations were being made.
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So true.
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Thanks for posting my story.
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