@ignis.scientia

[cheffeur]

Good evening,

As one of the more recent arrivals to New Amsterdam, as well as Earth itself, I have a number of questions, even after conducting my own research into this world. I'm hoping some of the more experienced individuals here would be able to offer some guidance on these matters, even if it's merely relaying their own experiences.

Of course, my first priority is to ensure some semblance of stability. What sectors have you all found to have the greatest opportunities for employment? I'm aware that the credentials on our IDs are somewhat lacking, and thus any previous experience is likely all but worthless here. I'll admit that it's been quite some time since I've had to even consider looking for employment, but an income is a necessity- especially as I'd rather not rely on Morningstar's generosity any longer than necessary.

I'm also curious as to what you all have found to be the most difficult thing to adjust to upon arrival. Perhaps there are hardships some of we newer individuals have yet to run into and could preemptively address.

After that, I would like to know if there are any coherent goals among us as a group, or if people tend to go their own way and fade into society as best they can once arriving and acclimating. From what I can tell from the small amount of information I've gained, the dimensional-abduction-and-experimentation is something of a trend that we can assume to continue, and I'm willing to assume that many of you are just as indignant about it as myself. Has there been any opportunity to learn more about it before the most recent arrivals?

I appreciate your time and responses,
Ignis Scientia

[god he's such a wordy asshole]

Comments

[kleptocratic]

I'm sure I could pick something. There's a lot I don't know.

[fessus]

Yeah I can start making you a list if you want lmao

[kleptocratic]

I've figured out most of your scribal abbreviations already tyvm.

[fessus]

LOL hey I'm actually kinda proud of you.

[kleptocratic]

I do like to learn useless things.

[fessus]

Oh dw I've already learned that about you, like somewhere in our first convo. It was obvious that you're a nerd

1/2

[kleptocratic]

"A foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious."

[ He looked it up. ]

[kleptocratic]

I don't think I'm boring.

[fessus]

LMAO, that's worry number one huh?

dw I meant it in the foolish, contemptible, socially awkward way 👍

[kleptocratic]

Of course. I hope I'm contemptible, it wouldn't do to be beneath contempt.

[ Really, aside from boring, it seems accurate enough. And somewhat bizarrely, Eugenides misses being insulted to his face. ]

[fessus]

Some of your clothing choices have definitely been within the realm of contempt imo dw.

[kleptocratic]

They haven't been choices!

[fessus]

You're the one choosing to leave the house like that! That's a choice!

[kleptocratic]

I have chosen to be poor, you're right.

[fessus]

Now you're just being dramatic

[kleptocratic]

I've chosen to be that, too.

[fessus]

You chose to be that way before you showed up here lol

[kleptocratic]

Some people regard commitment as a virtue, you know.

[fessus]

Yeah I'm one of them but are we talking commitment or stubbornness here?

[kleptocratic]

You can't have one without the other.

[fessus]

Well both should help you get motivated to go buy better clothes so you don't look like an idiot on your first day of school.