New Hire by Dave Dryfoos

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Author Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003
Illustrator Balbalis, John, 1929-1991
Title New Hire
Credits Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Robert Cicconetti, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "New Hire" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction story written in the early 21st century. The narrative follows Boswell W. Budge, a man grappling with the societal expectations that come with turning forty, marking a significant shift in his life as he must transition from a life of leisure to employment. The book explores themes of work, aging, and societal norms in a futuristic setting. The plot centers on Bozzy, who, on the pivotal morning of his 40th birthday, prepares to take over a job from an older colleague, Mr. Kojac. As he navigates his feelings of dread and reluctance about entering the workforce, his interactions with his family and colleagues reveal a comedic yet poignant perspective on societal pressures. After a ceremonial passing of roles, Bozzy ultimately confronts the reality of his new responsibilities and the absurdity of his situation, culminating in a darkly humorous ending that highlights the underlying tensions about aging and the lifecycle of work in their advanced society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 33969
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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