text; un: fireprince

[rediscovering]

1. what do you know about job interviews?
i didnt know you have to interview to get jobs. even if it's just at a restaurant!! regardless of whether the job itself involves talking to people at all!!? stupid

[ Guess who's been bombing interviews as a part-time busboy all over town. And who's only bothering to ask about proper employment beyond random quests, um, now, after several months of just getting by...? He must be getting tired of stealing hotchips from the cornerstore. ]

2. what do you know about going to school as a full-time student here?
i heard you can make a living like this
insight about going to school in other worlds could be useful too. i was homeschooled....

[ But at least he's thinking in terms of solutions. ]

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[rediscovering]

what do they want or need to hear??
im of the same mindset you are. if i can do the job, hire me. im not coming to work to make friends, im coming to work to make money. shouldn't the ideal employee be someone who just shows up on time, does the job well and focuses on nothing but working, then leaves, no fuss?
i do quests now but it's not consistent, id like to know exactly what i can expect to earn regularly.
plus structure is important to me. i need routine or it starts to affect my mindset poorly.

[scension]

I think most employers want to know you can be trusted. It's just easier to believe what you're saying about your skills if you make them feel at ease. If you're enthusiastic, even better.
The one place back in my world where they didn't care about trust so much was the imperial army. Most places aren't like that, thank goodness.

Maybe you've tried it already, but if not, how about reaching out to people who gave you quests in the past? That way, they'd already know you're reliable. Sometimes they have other odd jobs they could use help with, or even regular errands.
But you're right, it isn't the same as a steady paycheck. Those definitely have their advantages.

[rediscovering]

who the fuck would be enthusiastic about being a busboy

[ Hopefully he's not said that to any interviewers...! ]

thats a good idea though. references.
oh and my uncle is here too!!! i worked for him!! he gave me my first job! and he knows me better than anyone!!

[ Oh no, how'd Iroh get dragged into this now...?! ]