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[pushtheboundaries]

"You've reached Robert Callaghan, Headmaster to the Heropa Organization for imPort Education. Please leave a message with your name, your phone number, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. As a reminder, my office hours are..."

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[servesthehuman]

Not as much as I would want. Still, I know I have so much more to do.

[pushtheboundaries]

Well, as long as you keep a positive outlook- but let me know if I can help.

[servesthehuman]

Thank you, Mr. Callaghan. And actually, if you have any suggestions of who to ask, I would greatly appreciate them. I've only been in this universe about a month, I barely know what others skills and talents are.

[pushtheboundaries]

[that? that earns Owen a rueful chuckle]

You and I both, but from the sounds of things, it was just in time. They directed me towards De Chima Polytechnic, but I'm not sure how many people here would appreciate a move- that, and I believe the thought was to give as many imPorts the first opportunity as possible.

[servesthehuman]

The people who directed you to De Chima Polytechnic...was that the government?

[pushtheboundaries]

It was. It's been relaxing, if nothing else.

[read; he could do this work in his sleep]

[servesthehuman]

That's refreshing to hear. All I know is that very few people are happy with the government's job assignments.

[pushtheboundaries]

From what I hear, most move on quickly. If you don't mind me asking, what did they assign you?

[servesthehuman]

...I work as the stage manager for a burlesque.

[pushtheboundaries]

...I'm sorry?

[servesthehuman]

Back home, I was the executive assistant for a multimillion dollar, international, technology company. The government decided the best fit for me here is to work at a burlesque.

[pushtheboundaries]

That...huh.

I'll admit, I'm really not sure what to say about that.

[servesthehuman]

Likewise. [ though the tone of his voice is pure exasperation. ]

[pushtheboundaries]

Were you planning on staying there? I mean- if you're enjoying it, I've got no place to suggest otherwise [read; he ain't judging, bro] but there's always looking for other opportunities...

[servesthehuman]

Obviously not. I've been job-searching ever since I arrived here.

[pushtheboundaries]

You seem like you could find one, easily- is the market just that bad?

[servesthehuman]

My problem is that I don't know where to start.

[pushtheboundaries]

I haven't been job hunting in years, but it makes sense to me that you start with the basics. On the bright side, you already seem to know what you're good at, and I'm sure you've already gotten at least some sort of start- but you know, it might be worth it to touch base with anyone else who's gotten a new job, here. They could have some valuable advice.

[servesthehuman]

I see. [ look, Owen's literally had two jobs in his life, HE'S KIND OF TERRIBLE AT SOME THINGS LIKE THIS. ] You're right, it can't hurt to ask others who had a job here. I'll prowl the network to find people who've changed jobs.

[pushtheboundaries]

[you seem like a fine upstanding person to him, why wouldn't you have had another job

are you more than meets the eye, Owen

are you a Transformer]

It certainly couldn't hurt. You'd probably be able to put volunteer work with Xavier's on your resume, too, if you need to pad it out.

[servesthehuman]

[ Decepticons transform and rise up!!! ]

I've volunteered with just about everything here. I don't think I have to worry about padding out my resume.

[pushtheboundaries]

[that's it he's solved the mystery. everybody go home, Callaghan got this.]

There you go. I'm sure someone'll find that appealing.

[servesthehuman]

Here's hoping. Again, thank you for your help, Mr. Callaghan.

[pushtheboundaries]

There's not much to thank me for.

[though he pauses]

But...thanks for your support.

[servesthehuman]

I wouldn't support you unless I was sure you could do it. But you're welcome.