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[112ounces]

[ Carl would be lying if he said the gas didn't fucked him up. It gave him nightmares, he couldn't sleep, he felt like he lost something back there with the terrified crowd. Whatever sense of not feeling safe he always had ever since coming here has just amplified, like he's living back in his world now.

The things he used to distract him is not working any more. Job hunting only frustrated Carl, as his aversion with large groups of people has only gotten worse.

So he gotta do something about it. He has gotten some help on the network, some good suggestions. Good start as any. ]

I got some quick questions.

1) What hobbies do you have that's cheap and easy to do? I'm getting bored with origami.

2) What are the kind of jobs that is good for not interacting a lot of people? I don't think being in large crowds is going to work for me anymore.

Thanks for any suggestions.

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[scleras]

Would you feel more comfortable in public with a mask? There are lots of heroes around here. It wouldn't be too unusual.

[112ounces]

It's not my face that's the problem. It's being in large crowds. Too overwhelming.

[scleras]

Like claustrophobia of some sort? You feel like you're surrounded?

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[huntergames]

do you like animals?

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[112ounces]

Sure. Who doesn't?

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[huntergames]

people who dont like animals of any kind
i work at an animal shelter so youre dealing with animals more than people
but theres a lot of sad stories about dogs being abandoned on highways or cats dumped in garbage bins

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[orions_shadow]

Card tricks, drawing, singing, reading, and video games.

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[112ounces]

[ As much as Car loves video games, they are expensive and he would rather spend them on other things like first aid and such.

Although lately him spending on that kind of stuff gave him some comfort, and he wonders if he's acting like a hoarder. ]

What kind of card tricks?

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[orions_shadow]

Sleight of hand. Presto chango.

[Plenty of free games out there though!]

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[runningstart]

1
idk like probably whittling


2
whats ur skill set

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[112ounces]

1. I think I can do that.

[ What a question. Might as well be honest about it. ]

2. I've worked in a magazine stand in Maurita Falls earlier. I've done my share of farming and standing guard. I'm ok with a gun but I don't think there are any jobs that allow anyone underage that would let them near a gun.

[runningstart]

yeah probably not kid dang

uhhh you could always do the farming thing
maybe someplace needs farmhands during harvest seasons idk

[wasnever]

mess with people

you never run out of people

[112ounces]

kinda don't want to mess with people

[wasnever]

Don't have to do anything bad. Some people laugh when they get pranked!

[textualhealing]

Drink and work out. Working out is cheaper.

What kinda work you looking for? Anything?

[112ounces]

I'm underage so I can't drink. I'll try working out though.

I think I feel better if I can work alone. After what happened I don't feel comfortable in huge groups of people anymore.

[textualhealing]

Being 'underage' should never stop you from doing stuff. Also I know some good running routes in Heropa if you're ever up early.

So you talking warehousing or office or outdoors or what? Even a frycook don't have to interact with many.

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[timeframes]

art
it doesnt even have to be shit you put effort it just call it avant garde
seriously man its a time honored tradition to use your art as an excuse to be a complete antisocial dick

could always try a career as a musician
tortured soul act comes with the job

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[112ounces]

I'll just slap together some whittling and origami. Less on music, I can't really sing.

[blahnik]

Retail is always an option. You can ask about the possibility of working inside stockrooms and not needing to be near customers.
Data entry is another job that does not require interaction with others.
Then there are assistant positions in which you help one particular person with their day-to-day, although these will be dependent on the needs of your potential employer and any relevant skills you may offer.

[112ounces]

What do you do in data entry?

[blahnik]

They enter and update information in a computer.

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[enucleation]

Reading. The library is open to everyone, and you can read books for free, so it's cheap.

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[112ounces]

I sometimes go to the library, for the comic books.