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[happydeath]

I'm still gaining my bearings here but I suppose that it would be important to get some form of work sooner rather than later.

I've never really had a traditional job so I admit I'm not sure where to begin.

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[harrythelizard]

[He's been here months and Harry is still excited that he can text on a phone like a normal person who doesn't fry technology when he's too near it.]

Welcome to Aterat.

Define 'traditional'.

[happydeath]

Normal? I guess.

[harrythelizard]

So, you're thinking more 'drug store clerk' and less 'apprentice in an apothecary?' right?

[happydeath]

The latter sounds more familiar to some degree than the former but I think so.

[harrythelizard]

Hey, there's an apothecary down by the cemetery. Can't remember her name, but the place is called Grave Concoctions. It might be a place to start.

[happydeath]

I’ll have to check it out. Thank you.

[harrythelizard]

No problem, anything to help a newcomer. This place can be disorienting. If you need anything else at all, I've got an office down in the Market District. Just ask around for Harry Dresden, the wizard. Or, you know, you can look me up on here, too.

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[bufus]

From what I understand there are various businesses in the market that offer employment. Most appear to require trade skills of some kind, if you posses any of those. I'm afraid I have little experience with traditional employment myself so my advice is rather limited.

[happydeath]

I don't really have any trade skills, I think. At least none that are particularly useful here I think...

[bufus]

You might be surprised what skills you have that could be translatable. I have heard of someone learning from the blacksmith here, there's someone that runs a delivery service, a few people have found employment cooking or cleaning kitchens, and one woman opened a flower shop I believe. If you have any experience with any of those things you should be able to find something.

[happydeath]

I really... don't have much experience except with things that are dead or in the past.

[bufus]

I see. Those are quite specific things to have experience with.

[happydeath]

They are, yes.

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[cetrary]

[ Aerith looks cheerful as she taps her chin. ] How do you feel about flowers?

[happydeath]

They're pretty but I've never been particularly good with them.

[cetrary]

Thinking they're pretty might be good enough. What's your favorite flower? It's my main job interview question.

[happydeath]

you think so, hm. I like the titan arum.

[cetrary]

That's a unique answer. But I like it! I've got some part time positions available. It's nothing much, just mostly handling order pickups and sometimes running the registers.

[happydeath]

If you think I could be helpful then we can try it out.

[cetrary]

It's more up to you and if you want the job! You can always get back to me if you don't find anything you like better

[happydeath]

Thank you. Let me think about it a little.

[cetrary]

No rush! I don't think the shop or me will be going anywhere anytime soon

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[doubled_speed]

Go be a waiter or something at the tavern. It's an entry level that often accepts no prior experience. You'd get good at it.

[happydeath]

[ This guy again. ]

I have less confidence that I'd be that good dealing with people.

[doubled_speed]

[Wow, you should feel blessed. This guy is amazing and good at socializing and not at all just trying to pass some fucking time.]

It's a way to learn

[happydeath]

to learn dealing with people?

[doubled_speed]

Bingo. Learn it or you're gonna be miserable.

[happydeath]

I'm sure there's a way to avoid it.

[doubled_speed]

Dude, you literally sent a message to people that amounts to 'how do I be social' and now you're all 'fuck being social'. Make up your midn.

[happydeath]

Is asking about work asking how do I be social, though?

[doubled_speed]

Work requires socialization. Welcome to fucking society.

[happydeath]

Not all work does.

[doubled_speed]

What, you going to just curl up in a corner and go be a plumber or something?

[happydeath]

I'm figuring it out.

[doubled_speed]

Man, do what you need to do here. Keep avoiding people. It’s healthy.

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[legacy_blade]

Oh man, I so feel you here. I'm trying ALL SORTS of jobs! Like, there are plenty of openings. And apparently apprenticeships. It's awesome!

[happydeath]

So you like the whole not knowing what you're going to be good at sort of thing?

[legacy_blade]

I mean, not being good at something is the first step to being good at it, right?

[happydeath]

how… does that work?

[legacy_blade]

I mean, no one is good at something instantly. You always start bad.

[happydeath]

Some people are naturally talented at things.

[legacy_blade]

Yeah, but no one is naturally talented at EVERYTHING. So it's probably still an accurate statement.