@amy.march

[nullite]

to whom it may concern

good afternoon. my name is amy march and i am newly arrived so do bear with me for i have a great many questions. most pressingly i am in want of a job. i have never had one so im afraid i dont know what sort of job i ought to look for. i can sew cook clean and perform all necessary household tasks but i think i shall cry if i must play the part of a maid to another woman please pardon my pride. i am educated at least by the old measuring stick of where i came from but here there is so much more to be ignorant about. and i am accomplished in art but with materials so dear i cannot see how this might earn my bread so to speak. all of this is to say what jobs are available for young ladies?

furthermore i would like to leave the safe house as soon as my circumstances allow. however i have never lived on my own and the thought of doing so now is daunting. it seems such a mean and lonesome lot to accept. are there boarding houses in new amsterdam? you know rather like the safe house but much nicer and everyone has her own room but comes together for meals. i think this would be much pleasanter.

finally i am taking recommendations for dress shops. it is nearly impossible to find anything that suits. your consideration in these matters is very much appreciated thank you.

sincerely
amy c. march

Comments

@bellamy.blake

[jettisons]

I doubt many people can afford maids here, so you're safe.

What do you think you're ignorant about? Maybe I can catch you up on some of it.

[nullite]

are there no wealthy families in this city? is the future really so eagletarian?

[She means...egalitarian...but...]

well for one thing history is much changed since last i had a lesson and for another science has run on ahead with all kinds of new discoveries and inventions. at least arithmetic is always constant.

[jettisons]

There are still wealthy families. It just seems like there's a bigger divide.

If you want to get caught up, a friend gave me the rundown. I know enough to get you started.

[nullite]

then it must be quite difficult to come by wealth these days.

very well what ought i to know so that i dont make a fool of myself?

@kylo.ren

[warfares]

Where are you from?

( an argument could be made for its relevance but he's also just curious. her mention of the safehouse suggests a new arrival — karabast. had it only been a month? — but one could never be too sure. some seemed to enjoy living at the safehouse while others have likely remained there precisely because they lack the means to leave. )

You might be better served seeking a roommate.
Somehow who can share your household costs while you find work.
I'm uncertain how lucrative art would be as a starter job, but you could likely find something that allows you enough flexibility to continue it.
Do you have any experience with digital art?

[nullite]

im from massachusetts which is in america.

i dont know very many people here so that may prove difficult but it is good advice. thank you.

digital that means it is there but it cannot be touched right? how can art be digital?

[warfares]

When you envision a work of art it begins as something intangible, not so?
This simply takes that a step further and allows the thing you see in your mind to be seen by others.
Alternatively, you could probably find canvas. Paints. It would be expensive, however. Unless you are able to make your own?

[nullite]

i suppose so but a paintbrush is a very tangible thing so im afraid i dont see how it can be otherwise.

well i shall try to save for it although i already have rather a long list of necessary things to save for

@silena.beauregard

[chocolateries]

I work at a cute little bakery/cafe if you like the smell of fresh bread and chocolate all day.

[nullite]

the smell of fresh baked bread is very agreeable and i have assisted in making bread before. do you think they would take me?

[chocolateries]

Yeah! It's entry level so you don't need any qualifications, they teach you the recipes and how to work the till. It doesn't pay a ton.

[nullite]

i dont mind the pay i only need something that will set me on my feet.

is the till very heavy? i have never worked one before.

[She may or may not be picturing a plow.]

@caroline.forbes

[gasping]

you can stay with me and my roommates, if you want! we have super comfy couches and plenty of pillows and blankets, and tons of clothes for you to borrow until you get settled

[ it's a three bedroom apartment with three teenage girls and one boyfriend... there's plenty of space. ]

[nullite]

are you certain? it is a very generous offer caroline. already you have shown me such kindness i dont know how i shall ever repay you.

[gasping]

i used to throw the best sleepovers in mystic falls. it'll be fun! we can hang up curtains so you have some privacy, too, if you want

[nullite]

oh yes I would be ever so grateful for curtains. privacy is tightly rationed here in the safe house and it leaves one rather cross when she wishes for some peace and quiet and cannot find it anywhere.

then you must have roommates already? will they mind terribly? i promise to help with my share of the chores and i wont be a nuisance or anything.

@ren.amamiya

[variate]

You could look for something you like to do.
It helps.

[nullite]

well i like to sketch and paint and also to makes things look nice and pleasant. im also rather fond of gardening but there is so little space here.

[variate]

There's a lot of greenery around here. It's usually on rooftops.
If you don't mind longer days, I would say that gardening is an option.

@jyn.erso

[realists]

If you like art you could work at one of the galleries.

[nullite]

oh that would be just wonderful. are there many famous works in the museums here? i wonder what the popular styles are nowadays. i must have so much to catch up on.

[realists]

I'm not sure. I haven't actually visited any of the galleries.

[ also... not from earth so. ]

@helena.prizvyshche

[sestra]

i also have not found good solid job yet

lots of little side jobs

what are you liking to do with art?

[nullite]

well dont all the little side jobs add up? i think that would be nicer than having only one big job for then you cannot get bored doing the same thing all day.

i especially like to sketch and paint but there arent many pretty scenes in this city that would awaken one's inspiration.

[sestra]

it is being enough for food and clothes but not many other things. i live at safehouse still, because it does not cost money.

if you go up high, some buildings look out over the whole city. can be pretty at night. but there is no paper to draw here