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You know, I was going to try to wait until everything around here slowed down a little, but I'm getting the impression that that's never going to happen. Meteorites or not, I've still got to eat, and everyone at the Welcome Center has been really nice, but I need a job. I've been giving out resumes across the City, but someone told me I should advertise on the network - it's apparently really helpful for finding a job. Given how kind people was when I arrived, I'm not surprised. [ The surly Joan from her intro isn't here. She's cheerful and friendly... a lot more cheerful than she actually feels, but she really wants to give a good impression. ]

So, here it goes. I'm happy to learn if you're happy to train, and I'd be interested in any kind of opportunity, especially one where I can work closely with people.

Attached: Joan Watson 2013 Resume.doc

[ The resume goes on for another sensible half of a page, detailing other previous work experience and skills. Someone might notice holes of time in it -- there's nothing there about her previous career as a surgeon, nor the length of time she spent in medical school. Really, she's just hoping no one will ask. ]

I put my contact information on there, but you could also respond to this post if you'd like. Thanks for reading!

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If you don't get any other bites, the Welcome Center and the Youth Center are both hiring. Or--I mean, I guess they're not hiring right this second, but they will be.

[When this jail thing is over. Penny's pretty sure it's just a curse.]

That might not be a bad idea. Although I don't know if I have enough experience for the Welcome Center, since I haven't been there long. Then again, I can sympathize.

Experience isn't a big deal. I'd be more afraid that you'd get bored with it after being a detective.

I was still in training at home, so I'm not sure how much use I'd be as a solo detective. I may talk to the police and see if they need an adjunct, though. I won't get bored, no matter what I do.

Talking to the police is a great idea. I don't know if you've met Steve Rogers or not yet; he's in charge over there, and he's a nice guy. They're usually pretty short-staffed, so I bet they'd like any help they can get.

I don't think I have, but I've spoken to another police officer - I believe he said his name was Clint. He mentioned that they were understaffed. Are all the police here kidnap victims as well? Seems like a difficult infrastructure to maintain.

Yep, everyone here was taken from somewhere else. Things we run don't always last too long. The police have done a great job of staying together and doing what they can, considering how often people come and go.

Not an easy job. Especially considering these "curses." It's amazing anything gets done around here.

The City has some dedicated people, I'll tell you that. Everything turned to sand when I was still pretty new here and everyone kept on working; the police and the hospital staff just did their jobs in the desert. We might be trapped, but we couldn't be stuck with a better bunch of people.

[ Joan isn't sure whether that's frightening or reassuring. Both. She really admires Penny's ability to always look on the bright side, even when she can't share it. ]

Sand? Did you rebuild all this?

Oh, no. Most of it turned back into whatever it was pre-sand after about a week. We weren't sure it would, so that was nice.

[No one would blame Joan for going with frightening. Not everyone can be pathologically optimistic.]

There's a strange amount of consistency here. More than I expected. Like the Welcome Center. Did you found it?

[ She doesn't know what to expect anymore. Which is part of the problem. ]

Kind of. This is my second time in the City--so I'm told, I mean--and I guess I started it the first time I came here. Memories don't always come back with people once they leave.

The only consistency is inconsistency, right? ...That would be so weird, like being a stranger to yourself. [ She's quiet a moment. Is that what she's like too - going from a surgeon to a detective? Trying to erase that past? ] But I guess we all do it to some degree. Usually more voluntarily.

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