Job requierement: having a pulse. All they wanted to know is my name and when I could start. Will lose the job when the pandemic ends or case rates drop below a certain point but that's kind of a win-win. So yeah, my legs hurt from standing all day after sitting around for the last twelve months but I feel very lucky and happy nonetheless.

  • Lrak [he/him]
    hexagon
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    4 years ago

    Working at an elementary school, looking after children who can't stay at home because their parents are essential workers.

      • Lrak [he/him]
        hexagon
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        4 years ago

        Not yet but I hope they will. Would be the ultimate cherry on top.

      • Lrak [he/him]
        hexagon
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        4 years ago

        Got my appointment for next week today. Didn't help me get it but I'm eligible because of the job.

        • abdul [none/use name]
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          4 years ago

          Usually babysitting jobs at schools are reserved for rich white girls and grandmas, at least according to people I know who work in schools.

          • Lrak [he/him]
            hexagon
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            4 years ago

            Aaaaah. I'm not in the US and don't know how it's here. There are more women teachers and babysitters here but I got the impression that they were just looking for anyone at all.

      • Chutt_Buggins [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Been a guy working in Childcare for over 15 years, never once did I have any allegations against me for being a guy in that field, even when working in a region with pretty demarcated gender roles.

        In fact, when I was the only guy in childcare in that whole region, I quickly became known as one of the best people to look after babies/toddlers/kids.

        No guy I know from the field has received any negative gendered assumptions about being in childcare.

        I think the whole fear of being labelled a pedo is exaggerated.

    • threshold [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      Very nice! (sad question) Is it private school i'm guessing?

      • Lrak [he/him]
        hexagon
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        4 years ago

        Actually no. We have very few private schools where I live.