Hungry!

When Ethel came in looking for a job, I assumed that she wanted a job.

What she really wants is to be just looking for a job.

Getting a job isn't so fun.

But, looking for a job keeps her somewhat busy, allows her to come talk to the happy people at the LDS Employment Center, and helps her to feel - in her mind at least - that she is pursuing a job.

Ethel is not HUNGRY.

Both literally and figuratively.

Ethel still has her needs met.  She obviously has a source of income that will sustain her as long as she needs to be in the looking mode.

So, when she comes by, I won't panic, won't stress when she can't find a job.

I'll just relax, enjoy her visits, and wait until she gets really, really HUNGRY!