A Perfect Life

"I think I probably would Kylynn. It's a great life for a woman, but in our society, if a man doesn't work he is looked down on by almost everyone. Women get a greater flexibility in their life roles than men do," I said hugging her, "I kind of envy that."

"You do, don't you?" she looked at me kind of funny and then went on, "I think you just might be right honey. It would be socially unacceptable for a male to be a stay-at-home spouse..." she seemed to be deep in thought for a few minutes but finally brightened.

"Will it make you happy to get work at Feminine Genetic Research Inc.?" she asked sweetly.

"Yes, Kylynn. Getting a real job, anywhere will be a big help for me. I know that there will be those who'll whisper behind my back that 'she got him the job' but I can handle that," I answered, knowing the kind of friends I have.

"Good! You should apply in the morning, that job won't stay open forever. In addition, I'm just the messenger here. You will have to impress the woman you'll be working for, you understand that don't you?" she asked seriously.

"I would be reporting to a woman? Do you know her? Can you give me any insights as to how I can come off looking the best in her eyes?" I asked worriedly. You see I didn't have the best track record with female managers. It had been my experience that most women who were determined enough to be promoted in male controlled business were very cutthroat and backstabbing.

"Not to worry honey, Feminine Genetic Research isn't the normal, male run company that you are used to. The women there are all very caring and work together in harmony. In fact, if they find out that some female has been backstabbing or setting up the others, she is usually let go in a hurry. Do you feel better about it now sweetheart?" Kylynn seemed able to read my thoughts almost before they had fully formed.

"That does make me feel a little better. How did you know that I was thinking of the woman who pulled that nasty trick on me?"