this could be trouble

it's one of those houses

where

you have to take off your shoes

when you come in

and put on

cloth booties

to protect their floors and

rugs.

they give you a mask

to where.

and surgical gloves.

they tell you to hold your

breath

and stay away from the dog.

these are all red flags,

as you proceed to make notes,

on your little

notepad.

reminding yourself to

not take this job.