— Hey, how did it go?

— I have no idea. It all went so fast. The guy kept shooting all kinds of questions non-stop, and I just did my best.

— Sounds like you still harbor hopes of getting it. Did you bunk?

—Hmm… not really. Maybe I oversold myself a bit.

— Don’t sweat it. It’s always better than elbowing your way through. The most important thing is that you didn’t bust it.

— What do you mean?

— Well, you know.

— No, I don’t. Can you elaborate?

— All right. I hate to break it to you, but sometimes you come out with half-baked ideas.

— Oh, really? Like what?

— Like that crackpot one about…

— Sailing ice to Africa? That’s totally doable!

— Maybe, but companies don’t just go with it because you say so. They think their way through things thoroughly first.

— Are you priming me in case I fail?

— I'm just saying some of your "solid ideas" border on magical.

— Thanks for support. I wouldn't expect any less from you.

— Oh, come on. It's just an interview. Even if you screw it up, that won't hold you back. When I was your age, it took me a long-ass time to get a decent job.