The Kindness of Dexter Cattle

I recently met some very kind folks. I use the word folks because it is kind of farm like and ranch-ish and that's exactly who these individuals were. If you will believe it, they were Dexter cattle...four of them! Interestingly, they were interviewing me for a job and true to their breed they were very inquisitive. There was over an hour of questioning about my thinking around theories and practices. Although, I didn't ask them, the word of the street is that they are all descendants of one breed that comes from Ireland and dates back to the 16th century. At any rate, all of this questioning was aimed at one very specific purpose, which was to see if I would fit in with them or could be moulded to behave in their ways. They asked me if I was easily trained. I admit, in some ways I have a lot in common with Dexter cattle, as I assured them that I pick up new things very quickly and am good at retaining information. Also, like them I am inquisitive and eager to learn concepts. I am also very hardy; just like them, which they saw as a bonus because it means that I am less likely to take extended sick leave. I've heard that Dexter cattle are also very good at calving young, which is how they put it. In fact that is the reason I am needed, or at least interviewing in the first place. You see one of their own is due to give birth and I may be called in as a replacement. That is, if they like me. By all accounts, we had a good meeting and they were so kind to at least show interest in me and my potential. They said they would let me know if my services are needed and I am hoping to hear from them soon. Either way, I would like to thank the Dexter cattle for a lovely time on their little farm.