I bristled somewhat at the casual introduction, which I had hoped would be more formal and command more attention to the program I had spent hours developing for this group. I had topics, and lessons and exercises to impart upon these spongy little minds. This was the first project of my new agency and it even had a name: Financial Survival Skills. But, the introduction I’d been given was simply an informal plea to gather around the table and hear what I had to say, which in addition to being unceremonious, was only remotely effective.
“Come on, guys,” Bridgette*, the job center’s caseworker, pleaded, “she’s here to help you. Check it out.”
At which point I chimed in with my best and most enthusiastic sales voice, perfected from years of torturous cold calling.
“Yeah! Come on! I know lots of stuff. I can help you with your credit or bank accounts or budgeting or …
TO BE CONTINUED
* All names have been changed.
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