Exceptional Embarrassed young trainee quits after first day. A Bit Out of His Pay Scale by BethShelby Dribble Flash Fiction contest entry

Joel’s first and last day as a maintenance trainee for the Alzheimer’s unit came about as he stood on a ladder changing a lightbulb. A tug on his pants, found the shy young man gawking at a totally nude old lady who told him,” I’m ready for my bath now.” Recognized Author Notes Based on true story told to me by my cousin about something which occured when she worked at a care center in FLorida.

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