Hard Labor (Trabalhar Cansa)

Look at this splendid high ceiling, Helena!

This place is a real find!

When was it built?

Around the late fifties.

But take a look...

Let me show you. Check this wall.

It's solid as rock.

They don't build things like this anymore.

I don't know, Soraia...

I think it needs a lot of work.

Don't be silly!

Some paint and plaster and it'll be like new.

And look!

See the piping? They're brand new.

It's just a shame they left without doing the finishings.

Mr. Alfredo can't even hear about them.

He said:

Soraia, for God's sake, only rent this to decent people.

He told me so.

That's why it's been in the market for so long.

You like this, don't you? Tell me the truth.

You can keep it. That and the till too.

They left it all behind.

By the way, excuse me...

It's hard.

We need to save the planet, right?

Now it's cold where it was warm,

and warm, where it was cold.

This tsunami stuff is all because of this.

Energy waste!

Thank God we're far from the beach, huh?

Yeah.

Take a shower before playing, ok?

Oh, mom...

Oh, yes.

Dad!

Hi, sweetie.

You're home early?

Yep.

Why are you holding this mug?

There were no clean glasses.

Oh, this mess.

I promise I'll find a maid by next week.

I visited the store, Otávio. It's huge.

It's a bit different from the pictures,

but if we paint it, it'll...

What's this?

In the end he said the same old thing:

"You're a great employee, but it's the modern times."

Bastard.

What? Are you okay?

No. I'm pissed.

How can they do this to you?

Ten years and they fire you like that?!

They replaced me with Flavinho.

Flavinho? Is he of age?

I should have known.

They paid him a workshop, business trips...

Hey, Helena...

I'll be fine, I'll find something soon.

Why did this have to happen right now?

The place is fully furnished, Otávio.

Shelves, freezer...

I was going to put the paperwork in tomorrow.

I think it's a bit risky right now, Helena.

What's this, Helena? Who are you calling?

The estate agent. To call it off.

It's past midnight. Are you nuts?

I'll make this work.

Can I try?

Which one do you prefer?

I think it can be white.

No. White will get dirty.

Alfredo?

Is anybody in?

Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Who are you? Is Alfredo here?

My name is Helena. I've just rented this place.

I thought you were burglars.

This place has been closed for so long.

It's alright. We're just having a look today.

Are you going to set up a business here?

A grocery store. Like the one before.

How wonderful.

I hope it works.

My name is Dirceu. I live next door.

Pleased to meet you.

Good luck to you.

ALWAYS COME BACK.

HARD LABOR

Hello?

Mrs. Helena can't answer right now.

Would you like to leave a message?

Just a second.

Go ahead.

Okay. You're welcome.

Hello.

Paula, sorry to make you wait

but I have to see her off.

That's okay.

Mrs. Helena, Mr. Antunes called.

He asked you to call him back.

Thank you. I didn't even hear it.

Have a seat. Would you like some coffee?

No, thanks.

It needs some cleaning, some tidying up.

With time you can organize it your way.

Cida told you it's a sleep-in job, right?

Yes.

Because of Vanessa.

The cleaning products are here.

Just a drop of this is enough to give clothes a good smell.

Can you operate the machine?

Yes, my aunt taught me.

This is the clothing basket.

How much do you pay?

See...

The first month is a trial period.

It's under the minimum wage.

Then, if things go well, minimum wage plus transport.

Is it on the books, with benefits?

No, that's not possible.

My aunt said it would be.

I forgot to tell her. I can't afford it.

Think about it. I still have other girls to talk to.

But it's hard to find a job with benefits

without experience.

I'm only interviewing you

because you are Cida's niece.

I know, she told me that.

I'm ok with it, Mrs. Helena.

Otávio?

I'm Márcia.

A pleasure.

My pleasure. Take a seat, please.

Is Carlos going to belong?

Carlos won't be able to see you today.

He apologizes.

Did he say why?

A last-minute trip.

But he asked me to see you personally.

Did you bring your CV?

No.

I was just going to talk to him. We're old friends.

No problem. You can email it to me.

Did Carlos tell you about the position?

Yes.

Look, I can come back later, no problem...

Márcia.

Okay.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Douglas... and Mauricio.

Douglas, Mauricio.

Otávio.

Hello. Hi.

May we start?

Douglas, I'd like you to tell me...

Otávio's three main professional qualities.

I think Otávio has a lot of experience...

decision-making ability... and... patience.

Otávio, please, about Mauricio.

Charisma.

Willingness and...

Readiness.

Mauricio.

Excuse me. Sorry, but I have to go.

It's not over yet.

I need to tell the story of assistant manager Joaquim.

I see, but I really have to go.

I'll call to talk to Carlos later. Excuse me.

Joaquim.

Born in 1942, son to Alvaro and Neide.

Joaquim was a pragmatic man.

Is it okay?

It's in the lower cabinet.

Paula, I have to go. Make some coffee to Otávio, okay?

Please, don't make the school bus wait.

Don't worry, Mrs. Helena.

Paula.

This is your key.

It's for the back door. Take good care of it.

Never leave it unlocked.

Sure.

I'll call you if I need anything.

Bye, sweetie.

See you in the evening.

Bye.

- Hello, Mr. Antunes. - Good morning.

- Let them do this for you. - It's easy.

Are you Helena? Sign here, please.

Thank you.

Good morning.

I'll see you in a minute.

If you want to check my references.

Okay.

Her name is Mrs. Rosa.

Okay... Robson. I'll call her and get back to you.

Okay.

Why did you leave that job?