Speaker 1
I'm a fisherman. I come from new england. I like watching baseball. I drive a truck. My favorite food is lasagna.
Speaker 2
I'm a painter. I like making music. I don't want a boss. I try to love everyone. I live within my means.
Speaker 1
I enjoy watching baseball. I sometimes cook lasagna. My job is driving a dump truck. I like my job. I enjoy fishing. My home region is New England.
Speaker 2
I make music. I paint for a living. I do not have a boss. I like to live within my finacial means. I don't like to fish. I like eating fish. I like fish stew.
Speaker 1
Hi there. How is your day? I'm relaxing watching baseball.
Speaker 2
Hey my day is fine, im just making music.
Speaker 1
That is cool! Sounds better than making lasagna, like me!
Speaker 2
I love lasagna! But I just paint dont do cooking.
Speaker 1
Good skill to have! I work as a dump truck driver and like my job.
Speaker 2
Thats great I dont want to have a boss thats why I paint.
Speaker 1
I can appreciate that way of thinking! Any hobbies?.
Speaker 2
No, just my music and art, and living within my means.
Speaker 1
That is the good life. It reminds me of my favorite fishing spot.
Speaker 2
Where do you like to fish at?
Speaker 1
My homeland is new england but I will fish anywhere. What about you?
Speaker 2
I dont really like fish I just like to eat it!
Speaker 1
Now that would be a special one of a kind recipe!.
Speaker 2
I like to eat stew fish or fish stew.
Speaker 1
Okay, that is better than my idea of fish lasagna. Gross!.
Speaker 2
I never heard of that! But it was nice chatting with you!
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Speaker 1
I enjoy watching baseball. I sometimes cook lasagna. My job is driving a dump truck. I like my job. I enjoy fishing. My home region is New England.
Speaker 2
I make music. I paint for a living. I do not have a boss. I like to live within my finacial means. I don't like to fish. I like eating fish. I like fish stew.
Speaker 1
I was dumping too heavy of a load today and my truck did a full-on "wheelie" and stayed that way. Both its front tires were completely up in the air, and I had to wait for someone to bring a ladder so I could climb down out of the cab. I hope I don't get fired.
Speaker 2
Oh wow that sounds horrifying!  Were you scared?
Speaker 1
It was really scary because nothing like that has happened before so I did not know what to do. I really hope I don't get in too much trouble for this
Speaker 2
Hopefully your boss will understand.  Just explain how you will be more careful in the future.  How long have you had this job?
Speaker 1
Its been a couple years so that's part of the reason I don't get it. I did the same things I always do!
Speaker 2
Well if you have a clean record at work I think your boss will understand and give you a second chance.  On the off chance you do get fired, do you have any other jobs in mind you might pursue?
Speaker 1
I have no idea, the only thing I can think of is things I really don't like, like sales
Speaker 2
Perhaps you could do something in the construction field, that doesnt have to do with operating vehicles?
Speaker 1
I mean that is possible, but who would trust me with anything after something like this happened?
Speaker 2
Dont be too hard on yourself, everyone deserves a second chance.  There will be a job out there somewhere for you, I am certain!
Speaker 1
I really appreciate the positive attitude, this whole thing has me flustered and I'm just waiting for them to call me in
Speaker 2
Well take a deep breath and try to get your thoughts straight on what you are going to say.  Being prepared will ease your mind a bit.
3 days
Speaker 1
I enjoy watching baseball. I sometimes cook lasagna. My job is driving a dump truck. I like my job. I enjoy fishing. My home region is New England. I flipped my dump truck up today. I am afraid I will get fired. I have never had a problem at work before. I have worked at my job a couple of years. I am flustered. I am waiting to be called in by my boss. I don't know what other job I might like. I do not want to work in sales. I might like to work in construction. I am afraid I won't be able to get another job driving a vehicle.
Speaker 2
I make music. I paint for a living. I do not have a boss. I like to live within my finacial means. I don't like to fish. I like eating fish. I like fish stew.
Speaker 1
My boss decided to give me another chance since this was my first accident at work. I am so relieved.
Speaker 2
So happy to hear that too! I hope your boss doesn't end up like the pointy-haired one from Dilbert!
Speaker 1
Haha no he's not, thank god. I feel so lucky to still be in my job, but it really was an accident and to be honest the fact I'm not injured is a miracle! But anyway, how is art life going? Have you sold any paintings recently?
Speaker 2
It's not going the best; I've only sold three quick-and-cheap paintings in a week. But I don't overspend, so I'm taking it quite easy. 
Speaker 1
Well done for selling three though, that's certainly better than nothing! I don't think I've ever asked you what kind of things you like to paint?
Speaker 2
I'm a plein air kind of person. Love watercolors and oil painting equally, but apart from that quite conservative in style. About your boss, how's his personality?
Speaker 1
I always find watercolor paintings so calming to look at, there's something really delicate about them. Well I hope sales pick up soon. So my boss is one of those people who comes across as a tough guy until you get to know him a bit better. Then you get to see his sense of humor and realise he's quite down to earth. Do you like not having a boss? 
Speaker 2
Ehh...now that you mention it, I like the freedom, but in a sense dislike having no one to talk to. (But I do live within my means, so self employment isn't too nerve racking)
7 days
Speaker 1
I enjoy watching baseball. I sometimes cook lasagna. My job is driving a dump truck. I like my job. I enjoy fishing. My home region is New England. I flipped my dump truck up today.  I was not fired as a result of the accident. I was not injured in the accident. I have never had a problem at work before. I have worked at my job a couple of years. I am flustered. I am waiting to be called in by my boss. I don't know what other job I might like. I do not want to work in sales. I might like to work in construction. I am afraid I won't be able to get another job driving a vehicle. I like watercolor paintings.
Speaker 2
I make music. I paint pictures and sell them. I do not have a boss. I like to live within my finacial means. I don't like to fish. I like eating fish. I like fish stew. I like to paint outdoors. I paint watercolors and oil paintings. I have a conservative painting style. I enjoy talking to people. I like the freedom of not having a boss.
Speaker 1
Since you paint outdoors, does that mean your paintings are mostly landscapes?
Speaker 2
Most times I do paint landscapes, but periodically I'll do portrait commissions. Have you ever considered painting with your watercolors more?
Speaker 1
I need to. It really helps during stressful times like I am experiencing now.
Speaker 2
Yeah, I remember you mentioning the crash. I'm just happy you're okay! Did you talk to your boss about it yet?
Speaker 1
Not yet. He is making me sweat it out! I am so nervous!
Speaker 2
Yeah, my gosh. You'd think he'd want to get the conversation over with! Are you planning on staying in the driving business or have you looked into other lines of work?
Speaker 1
I talked to me neighbor about getting a job. He owns a construction company and said he will try to help me out. Fingers crossed that works!
Speaker 2
I'll keep you in my thoughts! Hopefully you get the job & won't have as many stressors.
Speaker 1
In the meantime, I will get back to painting. It is so peaceful and a great way to release your emotions.
Speaker 2
We should get together and paint! I'm free this weekend, if you want to catch a break.
Speaker 1
Let's do it! I will make some lasagna and bring it to feast on!
Speaker 2
Sounds lovely! I can make some fish stew, if you want. We can have a nice little potluck.
11 days
Speaker 1
I enjoy watching baseball. I sometimes cook lasagna. My job is driving a dump truck. I like my job. I enjoy fishing. My home region is New England. I flipped my dump truck up today.  I was not fired as a result of the accident. I was not injured in the accident. I have never had a problem at work before. I have worked at my job a couple of years. I am flustered. I am waiting to be called in by my boss. I don't know what other job I might like. I do not want to work in sales. I might like to work in construction. I am afraid I won't be able to get another job driving a vehicle. My neighbor owns a construction company. My neighbor will try to help me with a job. I like watercolor paintings. I find painting peaceful. I want to get together to paint. I am going through a stressful time. I had a crash. I am nervous to talk to my boss about it.
Speaker 2
I make music. I paint pictures and sell them. I do not have a boss. I like to live within my finacial means. I don't like to fish. I like eating fish. I like fish stew. I like to paint outdoors. I paint watercolors and oil paintings. I have a conservative painting style. I enjoy talking to people. I like the freedom of not having a boss. I mostly paint landscapes. I sometimes paint portraits. I like to paint with other people. I want to get together to paint this weekend. I am looking forward to getting together to paint. I make fish stew.
Speaker 1
My boss called. He wants me to come in and meet with him first thing tomorrow morning. I'm a nervous wreck.
Speaker 2
Yeah why? what do you think your boss maybe calling you in for?
Speaker 1
Its probably because of that dump truck I flipped! I can't believe I could have been so careless. Now I have no idea what job I can get if I get fired from here. No one will ever trust me again to drive. 
Speaker 2
Maybe he wants to just speak to you and see how you are i'm sure it will be ok.
Speaker 1
Well you wouldn't know since you don't have a boss! I'm so jealous of you. Your life of painting outdoors, making music, and relaxing sounds so so nice compared to my life.
Speaker 2
I do love what I do, I will admit it is nice to have the freedom. I'm sure you won't lose your job over it though accidents happen all the time.
Speaker 1
I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Maybe I'll take some inspiration from you, and just relax with some watercolor painting. I could use some help to take the edge off.
Speaker 2
Yeah it is a great way to relax and take your mind off things you should definetly try it.
Speaker 1
I think i'll take you up on your invitation to come paint with you this weekend. Maybe you can do a portrait of me and cook me some of your famous fish stew.
Speaker 2
Yeah why not if it takes your mind of things and helps you relax then I would be glad to help you out.
Speaker 1
Thanks. I can bring some of my lasagna as well if you'd like.
Speaker 2
Yeah I would love to try some of your lasagna, We will have a great time together.
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