squeak-
That wasn’t nice. If she agreed to go out with him she should give him the three hours just to not hurt his feelings. Was she doing anything more productive anyway?
But here’s one for you;
You had converted a non-shidduch story to a shidduch story (2 or 3 pages back). Without changing any of the constants can you convert the following (true) story into a shidduch story.
After learning in Kollel for a few years I discussed the topic with my Rosh Hayeshiva of getting a full time job- partly for financial reasons but mainly for medical benefits. With his bracha I began my search.
A neighbor who knew I was looking for a job told me that he told Rabbi L., the secular Principal of a respected Yeshiva that I would love to become his math teacher for grades 9 – 12. “This would be great for you since you can still learn on the morning!”. I explained that a part time job will not work since I wouldn’t be eligible for medical benefits. He apologized but asked if I could call Rabbi L. at 1:00 since he’s waiting for my call (and the neighbor was going out of town).
1:00 found me and my wife at a pizza shop. I asked my wife to hold on for what I thought would be a short phone call to Rabbi L.
Here’s how it went.
Rabbi L.: “Hello, this is Rabbi L.”
Me: “Hi, This is Avi Pepper”
Rabbi L.: “Thank you so much for calling, I’ve been waiting for your phone call”
Me: “I hope I’m not disappointing you but this wasn’t the kind of job I was looking for”
Rabbi L.: “Please don’t be offended- but we are actually looking for someone who is older (I was in my late 20s at the time) with a higher level of education (I only had a masters at the time) and more experience (I had taught for four years).
Me: “I’m sorry if you misunderstood what I was saying, I’m actually looking for an office job, not a teaching job.”
Rabbi L.: “You have to understand where I’m coming from, we’re a very prestigious yeshiva and we can only hire the best educators.”
Me: “Uh, I’m not looking for a teaching position”
Rabbi L.: “Don’t get dejected just yet, there are many other yeshivas, albeit not as good as ours, who don’t try to fill openings until the end of July”
Me: “Rabbi L., it’s been a pleasure talking to you, I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer”
Rabbi L.: “Thanks, and if I hear of any other opening I’ll definitely tell them about you and keep you informed”
Rabbi L.: (Hangs Up.)
Me: (To the delight of my wife and everyone around me who over heard the conversation) “WAIT, DOES THAT MEAN I START ON MONDAY?”