Speaking of, I'm $8,089 away from calling it quits on my fundraiser.

PACIFICALLY, to avoid getting stranded at clinic/births like yesterday due to my bank account, I need a car to keep this sacrifice from being all for naught.

If you got it like that it would be an immense relief.

Folks talk shit about trying to get out of jury duty, and from a perspective of civic participation I get it. But financial desperation drives more than anyone cares to admit.

It should pay AT LEAST minimum wage, 8 hour minimum per day, one check-in the night before.

Get it together or fuck off.

AND THAT'S BEFORE GETTING SELECTED.

You don't get paid.
MAYBE you get a mileage voucher.
Depending on how it plays out, not only are you loosing money, it can COST money.

Being unable to miss work or find alternative child/elder care or even get into the building if you're disabled?
"No excuse."

No car? You'll need a Lyft or Uber, cuz public transit won't get you there on notice that short.

Even with a car, you have to take the day off. No PTO, like a lot of folks? Tough shit. And you probably have to pay to park.

It's anywhere from 1 day to 2 WEEKS of chaos.

Because EVEN IF you have a car, and EVEN IF you don't have a commute of an hour or more, and EVEN IF your boss isn't an arsebiscuit?

It's a demand to MAYBE drop everything in the middle of the day and get to the courthouse on short fucking notice.

Time was, in ye olden days, you called in the evening before to find out if you had to show up.

Now? Check online!
And again between 11-12 for a possible "afternoon report".

*stares in fuck you*

So you're entire day is fucked EITHER WAY.

It goes on the counter to become the default "next" plate. It's not dirty, per se, but it's also not clean.

Yup, a lot of our local faves are similarly priced to fast food even if they're not actually cheaper. But a lot better and a better experience, so...

That movie is so completely messed up... and I love it with the pure joy of my trek-nerd younger self. 🥰