Speaker 1
I work in the zoo as a zoo keeper. I have a pet racoon and a bearded dragon. I love flying kites during a windy day. My brother owns a grocery store. I own 2 cars and both are mustangs.
Speaker 2
I like watching movies. I work part time in a warehouse. I like punk music. I like pizza and burgers. I enjoy cruising.
Speaker 1
I am a zookeeper.  I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza.
Speaker 2
I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I have two terrier dogs. I like to take cruises.
Speaker 1
Hey...how are you?
Speaker 2
Hi there. Good. Just chillin watch a movie kinda lol.
Speaker 1
Nice...what do you do for work?
Speaker 2
I work in ac warehouse. Pulling parts. Part time tho.
Speaker 1
Sounds fun....i work at the zoo as a zoo keeper! I love animals!.
Speaker 2
Wow! What is your favorite animal there?
Speaker 1
I'd have to say the white tiger!.
Speaker 2
Neat. Do yall play music for the tigers? Keep em calm.
Speaker 1
Haha no...can't say that we do....do you have any pets at home?
Speaker 2
Bummer. I was gonna suggest green day punk. I have 2 dogs tho.
Speaker 1
What kind of dogs? I have a pet raccoon named journey and a bearded dragon named sid.
Speaker 2
Whoa. My dogs are terriers. What do ya feed a raccoon? Pizza?
Speaker 1
Haha she does like pizza! Anything she can get her little hands on.
Speaker 2
So what you do for fun? I adore cruises!
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Speaker 1
I am a zookeeper.  I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza.
Speaker 2
I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I have two terrier dogs. I like to take cruises.
Speaker 1
Yesterday at work I tried playing some music for the white tigers as you suggested, they did seem to enjoy listening!
Speaker 2
That sounds like a great time! Did they purr like household cats?
Speaker 1
They sure did! It was just much, much louder. It makes me wonder how your pups would react.
Speaker 2
I'm sure they'd be running the opposite way with their tails tucked if they saw a tiger. Haha. If you're talking about the music, than I'm sure they'd enjoy it and jump all over you. Are there any other animals you've tried playing to?
Speaker 1
Haha Journey and Sid have experienced quite a few home concerts! I'll have to invite you over one of these nights to witness it all.
Speaker 2
It sounds really fun! Do you have any penguins at your zoo or seals?
Speaker 1
Just penguins. They're sooo cute but you have to watch out because they can get feisty. I love my job so much. I hope you can find small things to enjoy about yours.
Speaker 2
It's very repetitive. At first, it was interesting, but now it's boring. I hope to get a promotion, so I can learn something interesting again. Haha. I'm sure working with animals is an everyday thrill.
Speaker 1
I'd gladly have you help out for a few days if I could! The excrement won't pick itself up, unfortunately. You would get to feed some penguins to make up for that though.
Speaker 2
Haha. That sounds like a lovely time. How do you get the fish smell off of your hands afterwards?
Speaker 1
You don't :( Sometimes I think I'd rather trade fish for oil and grease. 
Speaker 2
The only thing that gets the grease off is dish soap. Have you ever tried vinegar? I heard it neutralizes a lot of odors.
2 days
Speaker 1
I am a zookeeper.  I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have played music for my animals. I love my job. I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza. I dont like the fish smell.
Speaker 2
I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I am not happy with my job anymore. I have two terrier dogs. I like to take cruises. I would enjoy working at the zoo.
Speaker 1
How is your job going? Have you thought about doing something you find more fulfilling? 
Speaker 2
To be honest I’m at the end of my tether.... I’m out of here as soon as I have someone decent in hand!
Speaker 1
I can talk to the administration out here at the zoo to see if you'd be able to qualify for an entry level position here if you want!
Speaker 2
Omg... that would be like a dream come true... I’ll take anything at this point and trust me you won’t regret it! Truly appreciate the referral... I feel good just thinking about the possibility:)
Speaker 1
I'll send them an email later today. I can't guarantee the work will be fabulous in any manner, usually the entry level positions start out cleaning enclosures and feeding less dangerous animals. But the pay is pretty decent and usually they'll provide on the job training. If you can get into a full time position they also offer benefits and help to pay for schooling so you can progress in the field more quickly!
Speaker 2
You have no idea how grateful I am for this opportunity! I realize it will be an entry level position and what that means but at this point in my life I just needed to switch lanes and this is the perfect sign. I can’t wait to play some music for the white tiger ...
Speaker 1
We'll get you there someday, but it took me forever to get to that point in my career. We'll start you out playing music for something a little less "man-eaty" first. lol. Also, I have to deal with the penguins again in a bit, so I think I'll try your tip about using vinegar to get rid of the smell after work!
Speaker 2
Haha... ya I gotta earn that... I get it ;) Let me know how the vinegar works out ...
Speaker 1
You bet! How are your dogs doing?
Speaker 2
They are doing great, thanks! They rock... I mean, they are like Zen mastars... I’ve learned so much from them! I am imagining a house concert at your place with our pets soon after I start working at the zoo!
Speaker 1
I can probably bring out the old guitar for the pets if you'd like, don't even have to wait for when you start. Do you have any free time next week?
Speaker 2
How about Friday?! If that works for you.... it’ll be a blast woof woof!
2 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I am a zookeeper.  I work around penguins.I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have played music for my animals. I love my job. I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza. I dont like the fish smell. I play the guitar.
Speaker 2
I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I am not happy with my job anymore. I have two terrier dogs. I like to take cruises. I would enjoy working at the zoo. I am looking for a job.
Speaker 1
Do you think my pet raccoon and your dogs should have a play date?
Speaker 2
I think that would be fantastic! I want them to meet!
Speaker 1
I bet they would have so much fun together.  I wonder if my raccoon would be afraid of your dogs though?  We would have to keep everybody on a leash until we see that they get along.
Speaker 2
Oh maybe! My terriers are quite elderly so theyre very mellow if that helps
Speaker 1
Yes, being older dogs will be much better.  I know some of those younger terriers can have quite a lot of energy.  How goes the job hunt? Have you had any offers yet?
Speaker 2
It's going okay. I'm not really in a rush because I'm planning on leaving my part-time and having a small break between starting a new one
Speaker 1
I would love to take some time off.  I've been working at my job for almost 10 years now, and I've only taken 3 vacations in that whole time.  Do you think you'll take a cruise if you take some time off?
Speaker 2
I want to take a Disney cruise. I never have but Ive been watching videos on youtube and they look great. Have you ever been on one?
Speaker 1
Nope. I know a lot of people who have been on cruises and they always love them, but it's one kind of vacation I have no interest in.  I would much rather go camping.
Speaker 2
Is that how you found Journey?
Speaker 1
No.  One of my friends found two baby raccoons in her yard, the mom had been run over by a car.  It was really sad.  She gave me one and she kept one.  Sometimes we get together and let them play.  
Speaker 2
That's awful. Have you had a pet raccoon before?
6 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I am a zookeeper.  I work around penguins.I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have played music for my animals. I love my job. I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza. I dont like the fish smell. I play the guitar. I think my raccoon and (speaker 1's) dogs should have a playdate. I am afraid my raccoon might be afraid of (speaker 2's) dogs. I think the animals should remain leashed until they get to know each other. I have been working for the same company for 10 years. I have taken only 3 vacations in that time. I am not interested in going on cruises. I prefer camping. I got my pet raccoon because my friend rescued him. My friend kept a baby raccoon too and we sometimes let them play together.
Speaker 2
I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I am not happy with my job anymore. I have two terrier dogs. My dogs are old, mellow, terriers. I like to take cruises. I would enjoy working at the zoo. I am looking for a job. I am in no hurry to find a new job. I plan to leave my current job and not work for a while. I would like to take a Disney cruise. I have never been on a cruise. I have watched YouTube videos about Disney cruises.
Speaker 1
I went out and got a pizza, and when I got home Journey ate a whole piece by herself!
Speaker 2
That's super unfortunate, How do you get Journey to not eat the food?
Speaker 1
Journey can open the fridge, maybe I should put a lock on it. Do you have trouble with your dogs getting into food too?
Speaker 2
Well fortunately they can't open the fridge just yet! But yea sometimes they manage to get into other stuff, especially when I leave it out! Does Sid try to get into food also?
Speaker 1
Sid is far more well behaved then Journey when it comes to food out. The worst Sid can do is escape from his cage once in awhile. How are your dogs doing anyways?
Speaker 2
They've been better as I left my previous job so I'm spending more time with them, how do you manage to work full time and still keep those animals happy?
Speaker 1
I think working at the zoo so long has helped. Why did you leave your last job. Was that the one you were working in the warehouse? Sorry to hear about your dogs, it can be hard managing older animals.
Speaker 2
Yea, that totally makes sense! I just wanted time off to spend with the dogs and look for a better job elsewhere, I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a job outside of a warehouse!
Speaker 1
That is understandable. I didn't always think I would end up a zookeeper. Do you have anything in mind?
Speaker 2
Well, I really enjoy animals so I might think of applying to work in a zoo aswell! Is it a super busy job?
Speaker 1
That sounds like a great idea! You would be surprised how busy it can be. Not every job is high demanding and you don't have to work with all the animals either. Is there anything you don't like to do?
Speaker 2
Well I'm a bit cautious when working with new animals but not really. I'm hoping that I'll at least be able to interact with the animals. I'm glad there are jobs that aren't super demanding! How have you managed to work at the zoo for so long?
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