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masterthespianduchovny · 3 years

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I never wished for Gillian’s relationship to fail, but I was largely indifferent to it and it has nothing to do with Gillovny. Funny enough, I do actively dislike David’s relationship for obvious reasons.

I wasn’t super involved in the tumblr fandom during 2015-2016, but I do remember all of the fuckery that went down with David and gillian. Their behavior was what ignited dormant and new shippers. It added flames for those who never let that flame die.

So, you had all of G and D’s antics and shit, which many were going crazy over. Some notable people as well who have since distanced themselves from that era. Like most people were for this shit because whatever was going on between them was too hard to dismiss as being friendly or professional behavior. Or even harmless flirting.

Now, there are those who always insisted that G and D were acting and putting this show on for the fans. I guess to drive ratings, but this argument has always been nonsensical to me. For starters, people who are interested in Gillovny are going to watch regardless. Almost everyone else don’t give a shit and was going to watch the revival for Mulder and Scully. The things fans went crazy over wasn’t enough to even get anyone interested in the show who wasn’t already interested.

Like, the kimmel interview is mostly only interesting to someone who follows Gillovny or knows of their history. Other people would find their behavior interesting, but would they really make them watch the show??? And it’s barely even a headline.

So, what they were doing back then was enough to get philes excited, but not enough to drive ratings. Which cancels out the idea that they behaved the way they did to garner attention.

But, the naysayers kept insisting that this was all a PR ploy.

After (???) season 10 premiered, Gillian was spotted with Peter I suppose. And she kept being spotted with him. Don’t know the true timeline. But, when this happened, suddenly, these same naysayers were Gorgan. They were all in on Peter and Gillian and throwing shots at Gillovny fans and how we were “played.”

(It must be noted that just because Gillian ended up dating Peter doesn’t mean she didn’t have a thing with David. Lol)

Over time, they were gassing up this relationship and talking about Peter’s greatness and how he and Gillian balanced each other.

For me, my bullshit meter was going on.

Yes, some fans just wanted Gillian to be happy and shit, which I’m all for, but the loud gorgan supporters used this relationship to “get back” at the Gillovny crowd. I honestly don’t know how hostile it became between the two groups, but from what I did see, this support was superficial, which was proven years later.

Because, imo, how can you be for a relationship that just started and you barely know anything about it? How can you know all of this about two people you have no insight on? Gillian keeps her relationships largely private and we know even less about Peter’s relationships (read: marriage), yet there are posts about how these two are a good fit? Lol

What solidified my indifference was Gillian’s behavior. Pre like 2013, Gillian wasn’t really featured in the media all that much because she wasn’t doing any noteworthy projects. Then, she did the fall and was featured more. She was very vocal about being a feminist and shit. “Future is female”, talking about her same sex relationships, didn’t want to be in relationships unless she was in control. Isn’t this the woman who famously ended a relationship by going home and leaving her then boyfriend on the beach to find his way home? Lol.

Gillian’s image was very independent, assertive, I’m the boss, blah blah blah.

Then, she gets with Peter and it’s “he’s responsible for my success.” Peter this, Peter that, blah blah blah blah.

Gillian’s image is now submissive, insecure, handing the reigns over to her man.

That was something that made me look at her differently and not care for her relationship. It felt like whiplash from her previous image.

That image she cultivated with Peter was so contradictory in what she presented herself as while they were together. So, although I still supported her professionally, I just wasn’t here for the relationship.

Ironically enough, Gillian and Peter are the ones who come off as having the PR relationship compared to whatever David and Gillian were doing. Maybe not on the red carpet, but Gillian has (always) been silly and sexual with David. There are x files outtakes that proves this. She jokes/“jokes” with David about wanting to suck his “cock” and David has said shit to her like “did you just cum?” In many of their interviews, Gillian is the the giggly and silly.

Even when Gillian was with Mark and David was still with Tea, that dynamic was there, but a muted. 2015/16 was more pronounced, but it didn’t come out of nowhere. So, the idea that this was PR doesn’t track.

But, Gillian gets with peter and, suddenly, she has a personality change and is singing the praises of her boyfriend who she later works with.

Do I believe this was a PR relationship? Tbh, I don’t give a shit either way. But, PR relationships exist and have always existed in Hollywood. They function many ways: to bring attention to one or both parties, to deflect from (potential) rumors, to build hype for a project, etc.

Peter and Gillian were gassing each other up and shit, selling one another and their relationship. Many famous married couples don’t even talk about their spouses like them (and, yes, I believe these married couples love one another).

The thing about David and Gillian is that, even tho some thought something may have been going on around 2015, some people have always thought they were fucking at one point in time. Others think they just have massive chemistry. But, why would they need to fake a thing between them that they won’t admit to to manufacture interest in the show that people were excited to see come back? It sounds contrived, doesn’t it?

Compare that to: a well loved and acclaimed actress who hasn’t had meaty work in a while getting together with the creator and writer of a show that’s an Emmy darling. They’re always singing each other’s praise, which is noteworthy for a person who doesn’t talk about her relationship much. Who she then later works with on said show.

Which one sounds more like PR?

The actors who’ve had mad chemistry since they’ve auditioned together? Who’s chemistry never wavered even when they couldn’t stand each other and now are in a better place?

Or...

The actress and writer who talk about how wonderful their partner is and that this relationship is so mature, and then later work on his show together before breaking up a month later?

I honestly don’t think it’s absurd to have skepticism towards gorgan. Many of those adamant that gorgan was real and others are delusional are invested in gorgan because their anti Gillovny. And some did truly want to see her happy, but most weren’t invested in that way.

Whether someone thinks gorgan was real or not, I found it embarrassing on Gillian’s part. It’s probably more embarrassing if it was PR and sad if it was real.

And I know ppl will disagree with that because they found the relationship mature and supportive, but again, crediting Peter with the success of her career??? You can’t even argue, “she means now” because Gillian was getting a career resurgence and rave reviews for Stella Gibson and bedelia de murier (???). She had her role in American gods (I know it was one episode).

And in each of these roles, it was “omg! Gillian Anderson!!!”

She was so loved in Hannibal, they fucking expanded her role. And this was all pre Peter (American gods may have had some overlap).

Gillian isnt “struggling” for roles because people don’t want to hire her, she’s “struggling” because she’s trying to find roles that balances being a working actor with being a hands on mom.

And that’s why I was always “meh” about the relationship. I don’t think Peter’s a bad guy and he’s good at his job, but the way Gillian’s persona changed during this relationship was off putting and I didn’t care to get invested in them for that reason. But, as I mentioned on other occasions, the vocal support of the relationship and notable silence when they ended will always be fascinating to me. I honestly believe that gorgan support was fueled by the anti Gillovny crowd and backlash to David’s relationship (its a 🤮 for me too) and behavior towards Gillian regarding the x files’ potential continuance.

#gillian anderson #Peter Morgan #PMs tag only shows up when you type it all of the way #lol #yet I’m supposed to believe y’all talk about him a lot???#or at all?#gorgan

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harryfeatgaga · 4 years

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LMAO it was a few years back & i no longer work for the pub so -> the TLDR comic con tea (this isnt a good story sry) : i was interviewing some fans before a panel and while i casually enjoy MCU films, I'm not a superfan. while talking to a fan, i got a factoid wrong. he rolled his eyes & insinuated loudly i was just there to gawk at tom holland who was the main actor on the panel. I conducted myself professionally, moved on. backstage there are lounges where actors/journos/pubs hang ... (1/2)

...out. with all these pubs that I was really excited to network with milling about, I quietly vented to my boss about what happened. she in turn told a MCU higher up in a casual “isn’t that horrible!” way. Not an exec, but directly under. He then said “well what ARE you here for?” And went off on me about not being ready for the job in front of all these people I was hoping to impress. me being me started tearing up & yeah long story short never got hired by any of those magazines lmao

honestly tho i've been working as a journo for film festivals and i used to do big events like comic con for such a long time and these rude comments are par for the course. ive just never been so publicly shamed before. its usually kind of behind your back & you hear all these famous' peoples team members or corporate ppl or even publication directors talking shit and you just KNOW everyone's talking shit about everyone. but other than that its never happened to my FACE

oH GODDDDD what the fuck ew im so sorry I hate that

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kfs1001 · 5 years

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Arrow star Colton Haynes has opened up about his struggle to come out publicly as gay.

The 28-year-old, who came out a year ago, had been in the closet for much of his career.

He told Huffington Post: “I’ve been told by so many people that you cannot be out and have a career.

“The craziest thing was my career actually became the best it’s ever been once I actually was true to myself.

“That happened, and it was the most amazing experience.

“I was in Paris the day that the EW article dropped, and I cried for three days straight.”

He added: “It was amazing. Good cry, yeah. I was happy at the outpouring.”

He also revealed that Hollywood bosses forced him to date women to disguise his sexuality.

The actor told Andy Cohen’s radio show that he was originally forced to act heterosexual.

“I was literally told from the day that I moved to Los Angeles that I could not be gay because I wouldn’t work,” Colton told Sirius XM radio.

“The I was with my management team and team of people that just literally told me I couldn’t be this way.”

“They tried to set me up with girls. I was rumoured to date Lauren Conrad for six months because they were kind of angling a story.”

Haynes, who is now engaged to celebrity florist Jeff Leatham, revealed that he lost his virginity to “a boy and a girl”.

“I’ve never said that before,” Haynes said during the Andy Cohen Live interview.

“The girl was two years older than me, and the guy was, I would say, around 16.

“Everyone participated. It was a real first time. It was exciting.”

However the experiences were on separate occasions, not at the same time, he revealed.

Haynes did not elaborate on which came first, but did reveal he has slept with four women in his life.

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Colton Haynes is not only eager to start a new chapter in his career, but the actor is also ready to let us in on more of his personal story.

The Arrow star, who recently walked away from the hit TV show and Teen Wolf, has come out as gay. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Haynes touched on a previous social media post that put his sexuality in question.

A Tumblr post in January regarding old racy modeling photos sparked speculation after a fan commented on Haynes' "secret gay past." Haynes coyly responded to the media frenzy with, "Was it a secret?"

His response was taken as his confirmation of being gay, however that wasn't case. At least, not at the time. "It was a complete shock. I wasn't ready to be back in the headlines," he said.

"I should have made a comment or a statement, but I just wasn't ready. I didn't feel like I owed anyone anything. I think in due time, everyone has to make those decisions when they're ready, and I wasn't yet. But I felt like I was letting people down by not coming forward with the rest of what I should have said."

Following the reports, the 27-year-old star checked into rehab for anxiety and returned to the hospital frequently over the next three months.

According to the interview, Haynes had never publicly addressed his sexuality, but has been out for most of his life. Those closest to the actor, from his family and friends to his cast members and Hollywood bosses, already knew.

It wasn't until now that Haynes felt ready and willing to talk about sexuality with the general public. "I'd go home and I was still acting," he admitted. "People who are so judgmental about those who are gay or different don't realize that acting 24 hours a day is the most exhausting thing in the world."

Regardless, the path Colton took ultimately brought him here, and here is a much better place for the young star. "I'm happier than I've ever been, and healthier than I've ever been, and that's what I care about."

Haynes tweeted the article and told fans, "I believe in livin life to the fullest & takin control of your life story. More to come."

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Colton Haynes has said coming out as gay "changed [his] life for the better."

The 28-year-old actor - who is currently engaged to celebrity florist Jeff Leatham - made the confession during an interview in May 2016, and has said that whilst it took him a while to be "comfortable enough" to speak about his sexuality, he admits he's now "proud" of who he is.

During a Q&A session on Entertainment Weekly's Tumblr account, Colton was asked by a fan what advice he could give to others who are struggling with their sexuality, and he wrote: "I can honestly say that it takes time to be comfortable enough to come out...it has to be on your own time but when i did...it changed my life for the better! It opened up so many doors for me and i dont have to feel like the elephant in the room anymore. Theres so much support i never knew was available for me and i am so proud to say that i am gay and it hasnt done anything to hurt what i love to do in life. Times are thankfully changing (sic)"

But it wasn't smooth sailing for the 'Teen Wolf' actor, as he also admitted he went through an "intense struggle" and even suffered a "breakdown" before he could come to terms with his sexuality.

When one fan asked if it was a challenge to come out, and Colton wrote: "It was an intense struggle for years. All the self shame lead me to have a breakdown and i had to quite for a while. Once i came out it all went away. I got multiple offers for work and honestly havent felt better. It changes your life and if someone isnt going to hire me for being born the way that i am...they dont deserve my time or energy. (sic)"

And when the 'Arrow' star was asked where he would see himself in 10 years time, he admitted he wants to have "at least three kids" with Jeff.

He replied: "HMMMMMM, I will be married. have at least 3 kids. Will still dye my greys. Will own a 69 corvette stingray. Will hopefully have at least one ab. And will still be trying to be the head writer of the Taco Bell sauce packets (sic)"

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arabian-magic · 5 years

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In the end, it’s all about experience

In a matter of two years, I’ve been rejected NINE TIMES for the same type of job.

I just want to be an equine vet tech (or even an assistant). I’ve applied to every single horse clinic within an hour of me for either a tech or an assistant position. Some places even more than once if another opportunity opened after.

I’m not yet licensed in New York. I’ve stated this plainly on my resume, that I was finishing up school and I’ve already taken and passed the VTNE. Essentially I’m 95% there. The only thing I’m waiting for now is the school to approve and finalize my graduation so I can send my transcript to the state. That is all.

But they clearly saw potential, why else would they have me come in for an interview?

I’ve worked for the past year as an assistant with extended duties. I have experience with being a tech via an internship. The problem is both are strictly small animal.

I’ve done an externship and volunteered at an equine hospital. About half of the jobs I’ve had in the past have been with horses. I’ve had three horses. I ride consistently. I am more comfortable with handling a horse a lot more than I will ever be with a cat or dog. And I grew up with both cats and dogs!

Yet somehow it just isn’t enough.

Nine different applications, nine different interviews, some working, some not, all with one rejection. The very last one was the only one considerate enough to tell me why they haven’t decided to hire me: lack of experience.

It stings. How am I supposed to get experience when they don’t take a chance and hire me?

It’s like I’m 17 years old again. The moment I got my driver’s license, I was applying to any job that I would qualify for with nothing to show for it. I remember beginning an online application for a sales associate position at K-Mart. The first question it asked was did I have any previous experience in retail. I answered no, and I was automatically rejected. For a simple sales associate position.

My friends tell me “Why not just find a job at a regular vet?” Well I’ve looked. I still look. 99% of the positions are asking for licensed vet techs with years worth of experience. 2, 3, 4, sometimes 5. I only have a years’ worth of experience as an assistant and 5 months worth of experience as a technician intern. I can’t compete with that.

The difference between the equine ads and the small animal ads? Most of the equine ads are asking for someone with horse experience. Not as a vet tech specializing in equine for x amount of years. Just a tech or assistant with previous horse experience. And even then? Most of the time it’s not even a REQUIREMENT, just a preference.

I’m so tired of it. I’m tired of my current job. My boss can’t afford to hire me full time because we don’t have enough doctors to support it. When I get licensed I was promised a raise, but without full time is it even worth it? I have no health insurance, and day by day that becomes more concerning. I was scratched and bitten yesterday at work, and I’m thankful neither caused enough damage to warrant a hospital visit. I feel like I can’t expand my skills either. My boss chooses to stick me in rooms all the time and just restraining patients. I’ve expressed interest in stepping in surgery and doing dental procedures (which I have experience with both due to the internship, and she knows this) but i’m still doing the same thing, talking to the same people every day and dealing with the same 50 Yorkies, Shih Tzus, Malteses and Poodles that show up on a daily basis.

I’m tired. I want a change. I need a change.

#personal #job problems #vet tech #veterinary technician

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thevikingwoman · 6 years

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i hope this isnt too personal but ive always wanted to go into tech/science stuff and since you’re a software designer i was wondering if they make good money? i dont wanna go into deep debt from college for no reason

Hi Anon.

Sorry it has taken me a while to get back to, i have been really very sick last week.

I am a software engineer, and while I am not totally comfortable disclosing what I make here, It is a very well paid profession. You can search for average software engineer pay in various cities and get an idea.

There are many jobs, but it can also be hard to get those jobs. I work for Microsoft, and we have many, many open positions and many many applicants. My boss is currently hiring, and he gets lots and lots of resumes, many of which he doesn’t call back, and some he calls back he doesn’t bring in for interview. Having a degree is in no way a guarantee you will get a full time position at the ‘top’ companies or an exciting startup. There are also lots of vendor positions, you can take a look at dice.com for what type of positions are avaliable.

Also note that the big tech cities have a huge cost of living. Try looking for a place to live in SF downtown. Here in the Seattle suburbs, we are paying about $25000/year for childcare. There are other places with lower cost of living, like Atlanta, where there also are tech jobs. Look into it, research it.

If you don’t want to move, take a look for jobs in your city, I would try dice.com, or remote opportunities.

But - all in all, the money is good - because of demand. It is good enough to go into debt? I am not sure I would advice anyone to do that. Lots of people got degrees in fields that seemed it would pay off, but then 4 years later are hit with unemployment.

You could consider looking at free online learning, such as codeacademy or similar. Getting some quick Css/angular/javascript experience could get you some contract jobs, which might be lower paid than anything you get with BSc in Software, but it carries less risk too? I also don’t know how old you are or anything else. I know there are various programs for women/minorities/people changing careers to get into software. I would look into those too.

Some last thoughts - software has lots guys. And not many women. I am fine with this, and I have worked with outstanding men, and I never felt harassed or bothered. I have wondered if I have been passed over for promotions and opportunities. and I have female engineering friends who have most definitely has been.

Feel free to send me some non-private asks or chat if you want more details.

#not dragon age #personal #software engineering #Anon

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mywildloves · 7 years

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So, let me give you guys an idea of whats been going on since I was active on a daily basis here.

Ive finally admitted to myself that the fact that I lost my job was my fault. I developed a severe mental illness due a multitude of factors I had no control over, but, my illness and the therapy got in the way of my job performance, and my presence in the lab. Its like, yeah I didnt expect my brain to decompose and I certainly didnt know how to deal with that, but at the same time the responsibility of trying to do the very best I could was mine. And I didnt. And thats why Im here. I carry a lot of guilt about it.

Being unemployed for this long has been really scary. Ive been out of work since June and Ive only had two interviews and nothings come out of them. I have a feeling that no one in NYC will take me because they all know my boss and they dont want him to think theyve “poached” me from his lab. That was one of the concerns that a woman from one institution had. She said she still had to keep up a relationship with the members of the microscopy community, and didnt want my employment with her to cause a deterioration of the relationship she has with my former lab. Could be bullshit, maybe hiring me is a risk... and its hard to know that that fact IS my fault. That I should have handled the therapy and the effect of my mental illness more professionally. They call me because Im qualified, but then they wont take me because of where I used to work. I feel like either I need to move to a new state, or change professions. I love microscopy though. I do. I want to stay there. I want to contribute to the knowledge. I want to be part of the effort. Science excites me.

Theres one job that Im still waiting on, and its the one I REALLY REALLY WANT, but I havent gotten much of a response to the few emails Ive sent. Im showing them that Im enthusiastic about the position without being overbearing and irritating. I sent the guy I interviewed with a “thank you for your time” email, like youre supposed to. And then I sent him an email with a few questions, since he said it would be understandable that after the interview I might have some questions that didnt come to mind during the interview. No answer. Then I emailed his assistant to see if the position had been filled and she said that nothing has happened with that position that shes aware of and that he and the other PI on the project have been travelling a lot, and to “stay tuned” for more info. The feeling I got from that interview was that they werent in a rush to get someone.

I asked him if waiting for me to relocate would be an issue as this position is in Boston and finding a place to live, a school for my kids, some kind of day care situation, etc, would take time. His answer was “Well, were not interested in finding the person who can start as soon as possible, were looking for the right person. If you told me you couldnt make it until May, then we might have to talk about getting that time frame a little closer” So... Im not out of the pool. He didnt even want references as he said that he knew a bunch of people from Einstein (where I used to work) that now work for their company. I know who hes talking about, and thats a very very very good thing.

Strangely, a company based in France that works on temperature controllers for microscopes contacted me. That was the thing I was trying to patent, and build while I was working at my old job. No one knows about that except for you guys, vaguely, and the people in my old lab. How word got to some start up company in France is beyond me.

Ugh, enough about the job thing. I know, that was a lot but thats whats front and center here.

��In other news, Im now 125 lbs! Much better than the 105 lbs I had dropped to. It was gross. Being 105 lbs isnt gross, but the quickness at which I lost it gave me saggy skin and even though I looked good in clothes, naked, I was a mess. Just a horror show. Now Im filling it out and the yoga is REALLY helping me tone up. Ive been eating more and taking the kids to the playground after school a lot (since winter will be here before you know it and those days will be few and far between). When I take them to the park I dont do the sitting on the bench playing with my phone thing. I play. I love the playground, so while Im having fun Im also moving and exercising. All of Dylans friends like me a lot because I engage them while their parents are all squawking in the parent clique, and Im there to have fun with them all. Dylans “girlfriend” really likes me too. We had a jumping competition last time I went. Who could jump the longest off of the highest step on this one jungle gym thing. It was like 4 steps high, so I wasnt putting her in danger, but it was cute. I did save her from some bigger boys that were picking her up and swinging her around and boy did I read them the riot act.

Dylan got 100% on his first test, which was a spelling test, and of course Im so proud of him, but at the same time Im also pretty peeved that he had to take a test in the first grade. I dont know, maybe Im too soft, but at 6 years old theyre still babies and they dont need tests yet. What if they dont do well? Thats hard for a 6 year old. Its unnecessary at their age IMO.

Theres so much more but Ive written a shit ton here that no one is going to read because of length, so Ill write more as I think about it. Its just a hard time right now, but really Im making the best of it. Im owning my shit and trying as hard as I can to fix it. The time Im getting with my kids is really awesome, and its a privilege honestly. Ill cherish this forever. I wish I could make some money while doing it, but thats almost impossible after not having established myself at any kind of company. I dont even care what I do. I just want to stay here. I thought about selling artwork but Im afraid Im not good enough for that. Theres just so much to figure out but not a whole lot of time.

Anyway, talk soon.

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glowstickhaloboy · 6 years

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klance roommates au

usual disclaimer: its long as hell

keith is the newly hired, up-and-coming sales rep of his office job. hes fresh out of college, determined, and as awkward as he is in real life, he knows how to make a sale because its all scripted. his boss, doris, a wrinkly old lady who brings in cookies for the office at the end of every month, adores this strapping young man with a real work ethic.

his brother, shiro, is an ethics professor at the local university, Bullshit University (BU). while shiro is glad that keith is doing really well in life for this age, he has this annoying habit of constantly asking keith if hes alright, or if he needs anything, or if theres anything he feels like he wants to do to make himself better. keith always says no.

BU has a bs program called Apprenticeship, wherein a student will be mentored/sponsored by a professor, and the ethics department is head of the program, so shiro also hand picks his own apprentice and its a Big Deal and there are so many kids who apply for it not only because professor shirogane is hot as balls, but because this program gives out credits like candy. this semester’s lucky apprentice is none other than lance mcclain.

lance, if you ask him, will say that this all went completely according to plan and he never once doubted that shiro would pick him. on the inside, he is in an eternal state of wtf wtf wtf wtf how did i do this??!?!?!!!

keith knows that this is something shiro does because shiro likes to update keith on his life, so he’ll call and they’ll chat for a while and usually there will be some mention of an apprentice and whats going on with their studies. as the school year comes to an end, keith obligingly asks shiro who his chosen apprentice is for the upcoming year.

the line goes quiet.

“shiro? did i lose you?”

“no, im still here.”

more silence.

keith says, “what is it.”

“i have a small favor to ask of you.”

lance, if you asked him, would say that his interview with shiro went very well. he would say that he had shiro eating out of the palm of his hand. in reality, there was a lot more crying about money and family matters and anxiety for the future, and when shiro offered lance a tissue lance mistakenly grabbed shiro’s tie and blew his nose into it. two weeks later, he was asked to submit a final letter of intent, which he almost didn’t do because he was too embarrassed, then stayed up all night before the deadline because he couldnt not take a shot at it.

the problem with an apprenticeship position was that it was not like a residency staff position, wherein lance could live on campus without being charged a room & board fee, and he could not be both a part of residency staff and an apprentice. (the residency staff made his decision easy by rejecting his application, but still, it was a bummer.) that being said, lance had absolutely no money to stay on campus next year, and he could not commute because he lived four hours away from the school.

keiths apartment, shiro had not failed to notice, was a convenient 32 and a half minutes from the campus.

“you want me to what?” keith asks shiro, paling, staring into his categorized fridge. he knows where everything is. he decides where everything is. he is not sharing his living space with some kid.

“hes not some kid,” says shiro. “hes 20 years old and he needs this. i really want to make this opportunity work for him, but the school wont let him stay with me. please, keith. i think this would be good for both of you.”

“what is that supposed to mean?”

“can you honestly tell me that you arent lonely all by yourself?”

“no, im not. im comfortable and in control of my own life. i dont want one of your projects from the projects ruining everything ive worked to get, and i think its bull-headed of you to assume that you know whats best for me, like you always try to do, and i think its rude of you to invite someone to live in my apartment.”

“he likes mus-”

keith hangs up on shiro mid-word, fumes for a few hours as he gets some work done and eats dinner, then goes to sleep.

the next day, keith feels guilty, sure, but he stands by what he said. shiro would call him in a few days and initiate the apology, and they would both put it behind them without mentioning it again. until then, he would throw himself into his work and pretend that everything was fine.

at 6pm, doris knocks on the side of his cubicle, smiling down on him in all her wrinkly glory. shes 60 going on 80 with graying hair and a cozy southern drawl. “darling, why are you still sitting at that desk? its a friday night. youre young, youre cute, you must have a sweetheart you wanna spend it with, or some friends at least.”

keith smiles politely. “thats alright, doris. id rather work, honestly.”

“you sure, honey? i admire a good worker, but if youre working good for the wrong reasons, thats nothing to be proud of. dont you have a nice girl to go home to?”

keith isnt even going to touch the last part of that statement because he doesnt know doris’s political views and doesnt have the time nor patience for a lecture from her in case her warm hospitality is all a condition of keiths being a Model Young Man. he grimaces and says, “no, i dont. and if i did have someone to go home to, it wouldnt be the start of a night going out on the town, it would be someone to have a relaxing night in with.”

“that sounds nice,” says doris, with a minor suggestion behind it that keith should get his coat and get the hell out of here.

“but id really prefer to work,” insists keith. doris clicks her tongue and tells him to suit himself.

meanwhile, lance is panicking. here he has this amazing opportunity, and no way to make it happen. hunk, allura, and pidge all live on campus, apartments nearby are way too expensive, and nobody on the forums is responding to his roommate pleas. he has made it clear that he will take literally anything, and still, no bites.

“im sorry,” shiro says at the start of their meeting. “i tried to set something up, but it fell through. there are a couple of scholarships you can try applying for, but their awards arent given out until december, so youd have to find a way to make ends meet until then.”

“and i cant be a part time student working,” says lance, “because part time students arent eligible for the internship.”

shiro sighs grimly. “thats right.” for a moment, he does nothing but frown at the wall, and lance has nothing to say so he doesnt interrupt. slowly, without explanation, shiro picks up his desk phone and dials. after a moment of patience, he sets it back down and pinches the bridge of his nose. “i want to figure something out for you, lance. do you have any ideas?”

lance shakes his head, shrugging. “i asked a couple of my friends to get an apartment with me, but two of them are residency staff, and the other one takes too many classes a semester to be able to work enough to afford an apartment.

shiro is about to say something, but the phone rings. he snatches it up. “keith? i thought you were ignoring me. oh. no, thats not it. actually, um, i have him sitting in my office with me. i was hoping you had reconsidered.” there was a very long pause. “i understand that,” says shiro. lance’s organs are all mixed up. his heart is beating in his throat and his stomach is somewhere near his feet. “i understand that,” he says again. “im sorry for what i said. you know i didnt mean it that way. i worry about you, thats all, because im a worrier. im not trying to influence your life at all, i really am just asking for a favor. ive exhausted all my other options. keith, youre all ive got.”

he covers the speaker with his mouth and looks at lance. “are you comfortable talking to him?”

lance balks. “who is it?”

“my brother, keith, the person im trying to get to let you stay with him. he wants to talk to you.”

lance holds his hand out for the phone, and shiro passes it over. lance says, “hello?”

“give me one reason why i should let you stay with me,” says a voice that is not exactly what lance is expecting, but still intimidating. “its not a trick question or a test, but it is pass-fail.”

lance’s mouth is so dry, he isnt sure he’ll be able to speak. “i,” he starts, then decides that he cant, then realizes that he has to. “i dont know what im doing. everyones trying to tell me what i should do, or what i have to do, but your brother--um, professor shirogane--is the only person whos asking me what i want to do. that means a lot to me, and so does the fact that he chose me to be his apprentice. so i want to give this my honest to god best shot to repay him, and because i need to know for myself what im capable of. so, um, sir, if you can give me my foot in the door, i promise i would be grateful for that, and if it doesnt work out, then you can kick me out, and i’ll still be grateful that you gave me the chance. um, thanks for giving me the chance to talk.”

there was a long beat of silence. shiro’s mouth was covered with his hand, so lance couldnt tell if he was smiling, but his eyes were definitely shining.

keith said, “shiro always does make people want to be the best version of themselves. dont tell him i said that. put him back on the line.”

lance shakily handed the phone back. shiro put it to his ear. “keith? uh huh.” he chuckled. “i know.” he closed his eyes, the tension seeping out of his shoulders, and lance couldnt help but feel his hopes soar. “thank you, keith. i promise i’ll pay you back for this, and you wont regret it.” he hangs up. “lance, you have a place to live next year.”

come the end of august, keiths career is running itself. he clears out the storage room in preparation for a temporary guest with the help of shiro, whose job it is not only to set up the room, but to pay lance’s half of the rent if lance should default.

two days after the bed and desk are built, lance mcclain moves in. hes weighed down by bags when keith answers the door, looking boyish and disheveled. “whoa,” he says, and stumbles back, almost loses his balance, then manages to catch himself.

keith prickles. “what?”

lance’s eyes swoop up and down keith a clean once.

“youre shiro’s younger brother,” he says, blinking in surprise. “i didnt expect you to be so... you sounded older and mea-- um, on the phone. i thought i was going to be living with a forty year old dude or something, but you’re. um. hi, im lance mcclain.”

he sticks out his hand, strapped down by bags. keith shakes it.

“keith kogane. your room is down the hall and to the left. the bathroom is the first one on the right. my bedroom is the door at the end of the hall, the one thats always shut.”

lance nods. “right,” he says, sounding choked. “i’ll just put this stuff away then...”

he gets inside his room and calls hunk, freaking out about how the guy he has to live with is a lunatic and might also be a serial killer. how else did one explain his bathroom being so freakishly clean? hunk tells lance to calm down and that its just first-day jitters. everything will feel normal once lance gets the routine down.

but lance does not get the routine down. if keith isnt telling lance not to move the milk in the fridge (lance needed somewhere for his blueberries), then he was shouting through the bathroom door to shut up (lance sang in the shower! big deal!). lance was positive that keith hated him, which, between getting his ass kicked at school and feeling like a burden at the apartment, made for a hellish first month on lance’s part. he and keith never talked to each other, because keith was always leaving for work in the mornings before lance woke up, and lance would get back sometimes at 9pm or later, when keith was already showering and getting ready for bed. on weekends, lance booked it out of there to hang out with hunk and pidge, but keith was usually still awake when lance got back, either reading or watching something on TV.

the best way to describe the tension was frigid. keith didnt acknowledge lance so long as lance kept to himself. and the biggest mistake lance made was to break that tension while keith was home.

of course, lance didnt know at the time. he was pretty sure that keith was out, but too scared to check because the door at the end of the hall was daunting, and lance was pretty sure that keith was the only one who could pass through it without damaging his soul permanently.

lance had assignments, okay? he was a music major. that involved some instruments being played from time to time. usually, he was able to work around keith’s schedule, or quiet enough that he could do it when keith was sleeping, but when he wasnt worried about it, he wasnt worried about it. which led to a high pitched scream from a certain college student as keith banged on his bedroom door.

collecting himself, lance went to open it. “sorry, i-”

“what the hell are you doing?”

lance sighed. “look, keith, im grateful that youre letting me live here, but that means letting me live here. i have assignments, and music relaxes me. so if i can put up with your alphabetical cereal boxes, i think its fair that you let me get some work done.”

“im trying to get my work done.”

“youre not even at work!”

keith pinched the bridge of his nose, a very shiro thing to do. “i dont have a problem with the music,” he said at last. “but we better not get any noise complaints from the neighbors.”

lance saluted him and shut the door, breathing a sigh of relief.

after that, tension melted a little more every day. lance’s outburst seemed to have triggered a chain reaction wherein keith and lance actually learned how to live with each other. after respectfully asking lance to remember to take his beauty products out of the bathroom when finished with them, he realized that what lance really needed was his own shelf, so he adjusted. when lance left on saturday mornings and saw keith taking his usual post at the coffee table with his stack of files, lance would ask if keith wanted anything from mcdonalds before coming home. slowly, surely, they became roommates.

until one day lance came home and saw keith watching his favorite show. it was a tidal wave of loud that keith had never had to experience before. youre only on the first season okay scoot over can i put my feet up im going to who do you like best so far what do you think of the villain isnt the actor who plays jack so hot-

they both freeze a little, lances face going red. “um,” he said. “its not like im going to be bringing any guys home, so we dont have to-”

“im gay,” keith says bluntly, because it looks like lance is about to have a heart attack. he feels a little like doris in that moment, although he doesnt know why. “yeah, hes hot.”

lance melts into the couch. “that makes that easy then,” he says. “that makes this the gay-partment. actually, we cant call it that, because im bi for real, and gay-partment doesnt sound good anyway, but you get what im-”

“i get it,” says keith, a mercy killing. he presses play with finality.

shiro checks up on keith frequently enough, but he never asks about lance any more than “is everything okay between you guys?” keith suspects that shiro does not want to push, and is waiting for keith to be the person who actually brings it up.

keith doesnt. even when he waits for lance to get home from classes so they can watch an episode together before keith goes to bed (because the last time keith watched it without him lance threw a fit), or when lance’s awful car craps out on him so they have to share for a week while the mechanic handles it, which involves a lot of carpooling and, as lance calls them “jam sessions” where he blares his horrible music and sings along (but isnt actually so bad because sometimes he improvises lines to the songs and he can be funny when he wants to be).

keith realizes over the six days that lance is gone for thanksgiving break, not even a full week, that the apartment feels too quiet without him, and at the ripe old age of 23, he might have found his first genuine friend.

after thanksgiving, the barrier melts more. keith is cool with lance having friends over as long as he gets a heads up, and lance invites keith to his occasional open mic night performances at BU.

one day, lance comes home and sees keith hunched over some files on the kitchen table, tie loose on his neck, a half-finished bowl of leftover pasta abandoned near him. lance realizes that he has no idea what keiths job is.

“sales,” keith informs him. “i convince people that they need to buy eco-friendly plastic cups in bulk for their business or school.”

“sounds boring.”

“its not.”

“do you supply cups to my school?”

“theyre not one of my clients, no.”

“if you cant sell cups to your own brother’s school, how good of a salesman can you be?”

keith rolls his eyes and--hey, finally--looks up. “im the best in the department,” he says. “because i take my job seriously, lance. as seriously as you take your apprenticeship to shiro, which is the only reason i agreed to let you stay here.”

“wow,” says lance. “thats harsh. all work and no play makes keith revert back to his old angry self, i see.” he leaves. keith sighs, decides he can no longer focus, and packs up his files. he cleans up his wasted dinner and knocks on lance’s door. lance doesnt answer, so keith persists. when hes ignored again, he grits his teeth and says, “oh, real mature.”

he turns to go back to the living room and sees the bathroom door open. lance steps out, shirtless. “who are you talking to?” he asks, shirtless. he scratches the back of his head, shirtless.

“are you hungry?” asks keith. “i was thinking we could order a pizza and watch an episode or two.”

lance considers keith for a moment, shirtless, then rolls his eyes, still shirtless. “if thats the best you can do for apologies, mullet, then you have a lot to learn. i was going to take a shower.” he reaches around keith, shirtless, and pulls a towel off the inside of his bedroom wall. “call and order, i’ll be fast.” before he shuts the bathroom door again, he says, “i don’t are what else is on it as long as there are green peppers.” and then he’s gone, shirtless.

keith wakes up and wonders why he blacked out for a second.

the pizza arrives, and lance gets out of the shower, clothed, and one or two episodes become six or seven, with keith continuously having to pause because lance is talking and getting carried away because hes getting so excited. its thursday and keith has work tomorrow, he knows, and yet hes denying it. his stomach is full of warm pizza and lance has just stopped talking about the way it rained when they filmed this scene, but keith hasnt reached over to his play yet.

“you would be a good salesman,” he tells lance. “youve got the charisma for it.”

“keith, that is literally the meanest thing youve ever said to me. no offense, but to suggest i would spend my life sitting in a cubicle is unforgivable. to each their own, though. when all the little kids in your third grade class were saying, i want to be a firefighter! and, i want to be a princess! what made you snap up your suspenders and say, i want to sell eco-friendly plastic cups!”

“i dont wear suspenders.”

“thats not the question i was asking.”

keith shrugs. hes laying down more than hes sitting up, which as a rule, is frowned upon when using couches in this apartment. lance has been a bad influence in this regard. “its practical.”

“did you have to take business classes and everything?”

“i took them, yeah.”

lance throws his head back and groans, pokes keith’s thigh teasingly with his big toe. “man, i cant imagine going to school to actually learn a useful life skill. whats job security like?”

staring up at the ceiling, keith is unsettled to find that he knows the answer. “boring.”

lance sits up. “huh?”

“its too easy,” says keith. “every day, its just selling cups. a moron could do it. and my boss doris is a peach, but this morning she stood at karen’s cubicle across from mine for a straight hour talking about plants.”

“plants are so practical,” says lance. “you have a house plant in the corner.” he points at herman.

“his name is herman.”

lance’s eyes blow wide. “dude! no way! you named your plant! i didnt think you were the type!”

“ive never said his name out loud with another person in the room before.”

lance covers his face with both hands and wheezes. “you talk to herman when no one else is in the room.”

lance does not say that he had been calling herman shelby.

“theres a smaller one on my desk at the office named sherman,” says keith.

“not judging, dude, but why would you give so much of yourself to this job if it isnt what you want to do?”

keith shrugs again. “its practical.”

“im a music major and i dont buy that shit. why dont you do what you love? like, how does the time that you spend not doing whatever it is you love not a giant waste?”

“because...” keith feels like a robot. “its practical.”

“if practicality didnt matter, what would you do?”

keith considers lance, considers himself. he finds the answer but decides that its too scary right now.

“i’d sell cups on the moon.”

lance busts a gut. the seriousness of the topic derailed, keith presses play, and they go back to watching the episode. lance doesnt interrupt for the remainder of the episode, and when keith looks over, he realizes its because lance has fallen asleep. with his legs spread over keith’s lap. when had they gotten there? keith couldnt move now. he had work in the morning.

he was also already in his pajamas. and the sofa was warm enough, and the heating was on in preparation for winter. and keith was already up later than he normally stayed awake...

he woke up with sunlight streaming peacefully on his eyelids. that was usually a luxury saved for the weekends. SUNLIGHT? keith’s eyes popped open, and he remembered all at once talking with lance, falling asleep, lance. last night had been a lance-heavy night. his toes were underneath keith’s shirt, his face smushed into the cushions.

keith clawed his phone out of his pocket as he extracted himself from the couch, from lance. 9:08. shit shit shit shit. 2 missed calls from doris. he ran into his room, where his alarm clock had been screaming for two and a half hours now, and threw on a dress shirt, pants, and shoes, then he rocketed out the door, his phone already pressed to his ear. hi doris sorry sorry sorry i overslept im leaving now i’ll be right here this wont happen again.

his coworkers dont let him live it down. all day its, how ya doing, keith? hows that perfect punctuality youre always harping about? crazy hook up with your take-home pile, was it? doris is the only one who is understanding, and, luckily, her opinion of the situation is all that matters.

“whatever kept you,” she says, “i hope you had fun.”

keith is exhausted by the time he gets home. he unknots his tie on the way to his room, and as he passes lance’s door, he hears the soft tones of music from inside. he pauses. knocks. lance calls, “come in.”

keith pokes his head inside. theres lance, several instruments sprawled across his floor, and him in the center of them, a ukulele in his hands. keith smiles. “sounds good,” he says.

lance gives him a sympathetic eyebrow raise. “you look like shit.”

“thanks.”

“come sit down.”

grateful for the invitation, keith obeys, unraveling his tie all the way. he likes that lance doesnt make him say anything. he goes back to playing music, singing, a soft song that has keiths eyelids fluttering shut and his shoulders relaxing before they can help it.

the next week, lance’s semester ends. he heads home to swap the old year for a new model, see his family, catch up with neighborhood friends. theres the weirdest disconnect he gets where he turns to make a comment to someone, expecting them to be someone else, and gets frustrated.

keith, meanwhile, has resorted to calling shiro at night to somehow break this god awful silence. they get together on christmas, which helps. hes ready to spend new years alone with the LGBT section of Netflix when, at 10:14 PM, his phone rings in a way it doesnt usually. He presses accept, and suddenly Lance is grinning at him in a room full of shouting Cubans.

“Keith! My man! How’s it hanging! No, shut up Marcia, I’m busy. Hey, what’s up!”

Keith is a little bewildered. “Um. Hey.”

“hold on, its super loud in here. let me get to my room so i can actually hear you.”

“why did you call?” asks keith.

lance gives him a look as he enters a much more quiet space. “because my spidey senses told me that you were sitting alone on your couch like a loser right now.”

keith frowns down at his comfortable pajamas. “i am not a loser.”

“of course not,” lance agrees. “thats thanks to me, by the way, and my amazing ability to be in two places at once, thanks to facetime.”

“hows home?” keith asks, aware that suddenly they were chatting, and that the frown he’d been carrying around for days had magically lifted itself off his face. lance is as excitable as ever, even when hes miles and miles away, and keith wonders at the idea of all this distance theyve lived with between them suddenly closed. its an interesting thought.

he doesnt realize how long lance has kept him talking until 11:59, when lance brings his attention to the countdown clock. the inside of keith’s chest feels warm and calm knowing that lance didnt want keith to be alone on new years, and that he cared enough to sit in his room for two hours talking at a screen, and that he was choosing to spend the passover to midnight with keith.

at midnight, keith clinks a glass of champagne against his phone, as does lance, and they drink together. then, lance sombers.

“hey, um. i wanted to thank you for everything you did for me last semester,” says lance. “im still trying to put things together for the spring, but if you want, i could let you know how it goes. i mean, i dont want to stop talking to you, or knowing you.”

keith is utterly lost. “what are you talking about?”

now lance looks confused. “the end of the semester,” he says.

“what about it?”

“my apprenticeship.”

Apprenticeships only lasted a semester!

keith actually slapped his forehead. “lance!” he said, sitting up and clutching his burning phone tighter. He’d had to plug it in an hour ago. “why didn’t you remind me? are you trying to tell me you left? that you literally left to go back home without saying goodbye?”

“you didnt say goodbye!” lance defends, voice getting shrill. “i thought you werent the type!”

“i thought you werent leaving! or, i mean, i thought you were coming back right after!”

“I literally packed out my whole room, keith.”

“people need things when they go home.”

lance shook his head, dumbfounded. “i cant believe we’re having this conversation. what are you going to do without me? yes, keith, im back home and scouring the forums for a new roommate next semester. im trying to have a bonding moment where i thank you for everything youve done for me, but youre ruining it by being an idiot.”

“damn it, lance. you dont have to move out. youre more than welcome to keep living here. lance? did you freeze?”

“what? no. i just. i kind of thought you hated me.”

hate? the literal opposite. keith had to fight not to be sarcastic. “i dont hate you. i want you to stay here. not as a favor, but because this place feels weird without you here now. its as much yours as it is mine. we can put you on the lease if you want.”

“keith, that is the grossest, most adult thing youve ever said to me. of course i will legally sign a binding contract with my name next to yours.”

did lance just... keith’s smaller face went red next to lance’s bigger face. keith sat up a little straighter. “um, cool. cool. when you get back, then. so, you are coming back?”

“yes,” said lance. “and thank god it means i dont have to live with smelly jeremy and his flea-ridden dogs. just your flea-ridden mullet.”

keith narrowed his eyes and hung up.

he got a text from lance saying, see yr flea-tastic self on january 25th, then marked the day down in his phone. afterward, he opened the door to lance’s room, which was indeed empty. keith’s heart went a little spastic at the thought that january 25th could have come and gone, and he would have had no idea that lance had not been planning to return. he called shiro and berated him for not talking about the apprenticeship more often, so keith would have been prepared.

lance comes back and brings the sun with him. keith, who has been this close to quitting his job every time he walks into work, could not be happier. they move lance’s things in together, which involves a lot of stopping and making fun of lance’s possessions on keith’s part. lance grins and goes for the mullet, and somehow they end up wrestling on the floor.

keith thinks, i cant not kiss him.

and then his phone vibrates against his leg. he remembers that lance is living here because he has nowhere else to go, and that putting him in this position if he doesnt feel the same way about keith is a horrible thing to do. he untangles himself, guilty.

“where are you going?” demands lance. “i was winning!”

“its doris,” says keith. “gotta take it.”

speaking of doris, she notices. at 6pm the next day, she stops by keiths cubicle. “been a while since we last met here, sugarcake. trouble at home?”

theres no one else in the office, and keith is close to a meltdown. he swivels to face doris, hangs his head, and says, “i think im in love with my roommate lance.”

her face doesnt betray an ounce of shock, but rather, shes giving him the same look shiro used to when keith would talk about nightmares. keiths heart shatters from being touched by kindness. he doesnt leave the office for another hour, not because he was working, but because that night doris lets him tell her everything.

lance is still in class when keith gets home, eats, showers, and gets ready for bed. he almost doesnt know what to do with himself now that theres a whole other conscious entity living in this house--his fucking emotions. he has his hair pulled back, his pajamas on, and hes just getting ready to call it a night when the front door opens and lance tosses his bag in its usual spot under the window.

“hey,” he says, surprised to see keith up. “dont want to miss the early bird special tomorrow. what’re you doing up?”

“can we play?” asks keith.

lance is clearly doubly surprised, but he guides keith into his room. its as blissfully messy as it was before lance left for break. “you said we. do you play?”

keith picks up a lap-sized keyboard. “i used to.”

“i didnt know that. why didnt you say?”

“because you wouldve asked me to play with you.”

“thats true.” lance picks his ukulele, and they start to improvise together, each learning how the other plays, adjusting. “you werent kidding, you really play.”

“i wasnt kidding,” says keith.

suddenly, lance stops. “hey, is everything alright? youre acting weird. dont tell me youre regretting asking me to move back in.”

“no,” keith says immediately. “no, im just wondering if maybe... are you happy here? or is this just a roommate situation?”

“what do you mean, is this just a roommate situation?”

“you know what i mean.”

“no,” says lance. “i dont.”

“i mean,” says keith, “do you actually like living here, or do you live here because im your only option?”

lance sets down his ukulele. “i like living here because the bathroom tiles are cold when i get out of the shower so i hop to the rug by the door and pray to god i dont slip and break my neck. and because the sunset turns the kitchen wall purple while i make pasta. and because im the only one who can put my feet up on the coffee table. and because the cereal is arranged in alphabetical order and the plant’s name is herman. i like living here. here feels like home.”

keith kisses him. he stands up and backs away just as quickly, guilty, unable to believe he had just crossed the line like that. god, he’s going to have to tell doris about this. she would rip his head off so politely.

“what the fuck?” says lance, blunt and surprised. keith winces, about to apologize, when suddenly he’s being crowded up against the wall of his storage room, of lance’s bedroom, and kissed like his lips leaked chocolate. he melts. lance snakes one hand behind keith’s neck and the other around his waist, and keith tugs lance closer by the hips. the hand at keith’s neck digs into his hair and pulls out the hair tie. the hair tie disappears. keith pulls lance closer.

lance pulls back. “finally.”

“you had the option to make the first move, you know.”

“nah, not me, i’m a coward.”

“yeah, right.”

they kissed again, with keith holding tighter and lance staying longer. keith thinks, doris isnt going to believe this one.

that night, the taboo on keith’s bedroom door breaks when keith invites lance to sleep on a queen sized mattress. it takes lance a full five minutes to stop laughing at the clear cowboy paraphernalia keith inherited growing up in texas, but he doesnt mind curling up to sleep by the potted cactus on the nightstand, whose name he politely asks for.

keith stops killing himself working to sell eco-friendly plastic cups, and with all his spare time, he and lance start writing songs together. shiro, in a display of good sportsmanship, never points out that he was right.

#this is 6 thousand words #I WROTE THIS IN ONE SITTING WHEN I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DOING NANOWRIMO SHIT #'oh yea i will write 4 thousand words tonight to catch up'#JOKES ON ME I HIT 4K BUT IT WASNT FOR PETER #anyway heres klance #klance au #keith kogane #lance mcclain #im fucking SOrRY for the length #also im not proofreading it its been 4 hours #take it or leave it my friends

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Im sorry Washington...wut? I just dont understand how you can be fucked up like California but on like the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Ive been informed by a friend of mine who is a union worker that their store is severely understaffed. I applied,hoping my job experience in a similar field might help me.

However they wont allow the store manager to pick resumes to hire. The parent company has a whole department who sorts the resumes before sending them to the manager to tell them they can interview that person. Thats just to get an interview with the manager once.

But oh wait..they arent understaffed. Apparently union workers in Washington cant be fired for not showing up to work? They have too many employees on payroll so they can't hire anyone until they fire some people. But apparently YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GO TO WORK.

Let me be clear. This isnt a joke. SHE HAS COWORKERS WHO HAVENT SHOWN UP IN WEEKS WHO HAVENT BEEN FIRED BECAUSE THATS SOMEHOW NOT A FIREABLE OFFENSE.

And ive been informed this is the norm for this area? My roomate who was a store manager told me the only employee they ever "got rid of" was because he quit. Dont get me wrong. Businesses can fire people. Major chains that arent union (Walmart cough cough) can fire you for sneezing too hard just like anywhere else. Youre job hangs by a thread and you avoid your bosses attention accordingly.

Is-...is this why hollywood makes it seem like people can just fuck off at work and never get in trouble? They have a super buff union that contract says "just cause for firing includes murder. Thats it. Run naked through the store,mishandle machinery,act like dicks to everyone,dont show up for weeks for all we care. The only thing that will get you fired is murder. And even then crimes of passion and negligent homicide dont count."

I feel let down. I know unions can be good. Historically theyve been the only saving grace of the workers. They fought for weekends, vacation time, shorter work days, hire wages. We would still be cranking levers 13 hours a day 6 days a week for pennies. Now at least 13 hours a day 6 days a week brings home fat stacks.

But now people like my friend get called in early 80% of the time,get asked to stay late just as often,and they are still super understaffed. Its a grocery store,and the managers are out pushing carts in the parking lot because every cart pusher called out. Can't use people from other departments because every single department is already missing anywhere from 3-7 employers. In between cart pushing the managers are sweeping trash. Five people working register and one bagger. Three employees are attempting to stock all 40 isles. One employee is working the deli which is larger than some that I have seen that staff four. And why? Because apparently at some point "never showing up" isnt just cause for termination of a union workers contract. You never get paid,but from what im to understand,if these delinquent employees decide to show up, theres not a lot of rules to stop them from working whatever hours they feel like.

Something is wrong here. Someone fucked up and all I want is for SOMEONE TO FUCKING HIRE ME SO I CAN PAY MY RENT AND BUY MY CAT SOME FUCKING FOOD IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK.

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queerspaceprince · 7 years

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Lmao my mom said I better apply for another job before she gets back from her bike ride or she's gonna turn off the internet. Like 1- fuck off i've applied at places and i have an interview (with HER boss) next week, and the other one hasnt contacted me at all. Also the place she told me i should apply to isnt even hiring, so I was gonna apply at that coffee place I'm always at, but the laptop wasnt connecting to the internet, and I had to put 3 references down and I have like 1. Who is my moms bf. And i dont know his contact stuff by heart. There is another person I could ask, but my anxious ass always forgets. So. My moms gonna actually murder me.

#shes getting pissed bc i dont have a job #well like #if the place would call me #but nobody wants to hire me #and i cant drive #so #im getting pissed that 'get a job' is her answer to anything I ask #its fucking annoying

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Good Tips To Use When You Need Information About Employment

TIP! When you want a new job, talk to your friends and contacts. See if they are aware of any job leads that match your background.

If you are concerned about employment and don’t know where to turn, consider the tips in this article. This article will give you some information to help you figure out your next step. If you want to simplify this process, simply follow the information below.

TIP! Make sure you dress nicely for your interview. Show you are a professional with quality and sleek attire.

Go back to school. In order to gain employment, you may need to update and expand your skill set. Therefore, you should learn all you can about many different things in order to land a great job. The Internet features many programs that allow you to learn on your own schedule.

TIP! Don’t get into conflicts with coworkers. Being a team player is a big requirement for most employers, so it is important that you get along with others.

To make sure you don’t ask for too little money, figure out how much you should be making at the job you’re applying for. Some people set their salary requirement at less than their value because they think a prospective employer will not hire them for more money. Do not sound desperate and do not ask for too much either.

TIP! Make a form that will aid you while inputting applications. Applications usually ask you to recall information from the past.

It’s important to dress well when going on an interview. Be sure you are wearing the proper clothing and spruce up the small things, like your nails or hair. Understand that your appearance makes a tremendous impact on how employers view you; therefore, it’s vital that their first impression of you is great.

Social Media

TIP! Make sure you have a good mindset. Your focus needs to be on remaining positive and landing a job.

Do give out social media information on a resume. Social media is still a growing area, but many companies want people with the skill set of posting and writing on social media.

It is important that you answer the phone in a professional and friendly manner. You will make an excellent first impression on potential employers.

TIP! Always be aware of the fact that a company has the ultimate goal to make a profit. When preparing to interview or send a resume to a prospective employer, search for ways to prove to them that you will increase their bottom line with your skills and talents.

Your cell phone number, rather than your landline, should be your main point of contact. By doing this, you will never miss an important call about a job. Your cell phone is portable and can be taken with you anywhere in case they call.

TIP! A good resume can get you the job you want. Show all of the jobs that you had in the past and your skills to go along with it.

Try to communicate more frequently with an employer when you are new to a job. Without communication, your boss can start to distrust you. You should probably just stick to reporting things more than you’d normally do in the beginning. You will get feedback from your boss on what you should do in the future.

Be sure that you have filled out each application in detail. Even if you have the information on your resume, this shows your diligence and willingness to follow instructions.

TIP! If you’re struggling with creating a resume, consider using an online template. Many free templates are available, and you can adjust them however you want.

If you are seriously in need of money, take an available job in a different field so you can stay afloat while you keep looking. Wait tables or tend bar, for example, while you look for a job in your field.

TIP! If you are seriously in need of money, take an available job in a different field so you can stay afloat while you keep looking. You could, for instance, tend a bar or wait tables and spend your free time looking for something better.

Do not lie in an interview. The interviewer is likely to run a background check and find out that you’re not telling the truth. If you slip through the cracks, you may be under-qualified for what they want you to do. Focus on giving them the strengths that you have instead of making things up just to impress them.

TIP! It can be disconcerting to have an interviewer throw an unexpected question at you. It’s best to always prepare for these types of interview scenarios beforehand.

Landing a fantastic job isn’t difficult if you know how to go about it. You can gain full-time status at a job with these tips. Best of luck in your endeavors and your search!

#cell phone #social media

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teaunderthegreenumbrellatrees · 6 years

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Well I have a big decision to make.

Basically it seems light on the top. One of the ARDs quit so there is an opening, and they need someone to replace him. So I have to decide if I want to apply or not. The problem is, I got excited when I saw the post, I know that I’d like to apply. But what happens to everything I have now or am planning?

Why do I want to apply?

For one thing, it was my job of choice while applying. One, because I love the work and two, because I’d be able to get through school debt free. The debt free thing isn’t entirely accurate now because I already have had to take some loans. The financial break down I haven’t fully done, but it also depends on other factors. But the more important piece is the emotional component I think. I think if I am being really honest, the reason I love housing is because I loved it before. So what was it that I loved? Obviously the people I worked with, the atmosphere, the fact that housing is what made me feel like I REALLY belonged at central, I could immerse myself in my work easily - there was always something I could do, I got to be a part of training, I got to be someone’s boss, someone’s RA, someone’s safe outlet. Grace coming in to talk to me about harassment never drained me. My staff meetings energized me, I didn’t love having to do the paperwork but I did it because I knew it was my responsibility and that it needed to be done to keep the hall running.

It’s not hard to see why I love the work, it fits my strengths of loving working with all kinds of people in various capacities but still being able to maximize and “Leslie Knope” the administrative side of the job.

So what’s holding me back?

So many things.

1. I have a lease. Would I sublet? Would I just continue to pay rent with the loans I already have taken out and live in two places? What happens to my furniture? Is it fair to my parents who paid so much money to help me live here for me to just move out after not even 6 months? I don’t want to break the lease especially after getting such a good deal in the first place. Is it shitty to ditch Blake? I know he doesn’t plan on staying here next year but is me leaving early just really shitty? I don’t know

2. Jobs. Do I just quit Lush earlier than planned? Yes, I’d miss out on the trans* training which is hella rough but housing would give me more skills in the end so that part would balance out. But what about CLF? I know I’m not really happy there now but I feel bad enough leaving after a year when they are clearly expecting me to be around for two. But can I really turn down a job that I love to stay in a job I’m really not into?? I can, and I think that’s the more “professional” way to go but I don’t know. I think I could quit and just say I need to help with transitional stuff with my old job and hope housing would be understanding of that. And like Jazmyne and I talked about, I took this job knowing that I could be shitty and drop it if something better came along like a full time SU job. While this isnt quite the same thing, it’s not too far off imo. So I guess this one is defs a stress but not the main one.

3. Next year. Let’s say I take the job. I quit both my other jobs and I find some solution to this apartment. Great. Then summer rolls around - do I have to move out? (Good question to ask someone in housing!) Then I’d obviously stay for my second year. That all is fine and great. But what happens if I work in housing, and then Sean ends up here and needs to live off campus in Seattle with a roommate that could have been me? I’d be super upset. What if at the same time, other assistantships and jobs open up that I could have been applying for? Will I regret going through so much stress when it could have been such a perfect year?

4. Mental Health. This year has been wonderful for my mental health. I am living in a cute and spacious enough apartment, so close to everything. I live with a roommate I like, we have two perfect cats. I’m busier than I’d like to be, but I can come into my room like right now and I don’t have to worry about anything - none of aragog’s children, the dolts, residents, staff, anything. And I can tell my mental health is good here. Not perfect by any means, but I don’t get such awful anxiety, and I haven’t had any terrible depression moments. It’s also only mid november so anything could change but it’s hard to want to give up a cozy home with cats and a good roommate for the unknown and by unknown I mean a job that I know is stressful.

With so many reasons NOT to, I feel like it makes more sense for me to not even apply in the first place. Like I need to just suck up having this job I don’t love (which is fine, it’s a good learning experience and I can still talk to Kathleen and Erin about finding something that is 10 hours a week and doing both or something). It’s just hard because I WANT to apply, I WANT to come into a team and help them navigate this hard change and I know that I am capable of handling it all. I can jump in winter quarter, I can operate with uncertainty and weirdness, I can do the job already with minimal training because I’ve done it before. I am a perfect candidate. I just have to decide if it’s worth it.

Of course, I can always interview. I can win them TF over and then if I am offered I can respectfully decline and say I won’t be able to make it work but I’d be happy to be considered for Fall 2018. But if I’m going to switch over to housing anyway, 3 and 4 are already out the window because I’d be doing housing! So its just about jobs and lease - and like I said before Im not too worried about the job side. So it comes down to my lease.

Jazmyne also brings up the experience issue. Is me working in housing going to not give me enough breadth of XP? Do I need to find something else to do? I have NO idea with this because I feel both like yes, I need to do other work but at the same time I feel like my undergrad experience doesn’t really count so if I want to go into housing in the future I NEED to do housing while in grad school. If I do a NODA internship, that still leaves 200 hours of non-housing/orientation experience on my resume, plus this weird quarter of “admissions”.

Of course, hiring mid-year, I assume housing understands the lease issue. I know Cornish has someone living off campus but is an ARD, so I don’t feel like I need to entirely drop the idea of applying. I think what I need to do at this point is talk to said ARD leaving and see what he knows, and do that soon. I don’t have to make a decision right now.

Some things just feel a little like signs to me. The president speaking about our life pictures and how I thought to myself my own spirituality really comes down to life is a journey and not a destination. I don’t need to set goals and achieve them, I just know I want to always be doing and learning, and it’s surprisingly very go with the flow. That’s why my image is sailing though space, there is no final destination. Sometimes it can be stressful because there’s so many possibilities there has to be a correct answer and a map would be wonderful, but it doesn’t matter where we end up so long as we are happy and have enjoyed the trip. So does it really matter if I start housing and ruffle several feathers to get there if it works out?

Lauren and I were also just talking about what I want to do, and I said housing, and I said I was thinking about leaving at the end of the year. Then this post about the new job pops up. Nothing huge, but it made me think.

I think the answer is to talk to the ARD. If it’s going to be full live in and everything I feel like it’ll be one of the hardest choices I’ll have to make thus far, but I’ll have to say no. But there is a lot that I don’t know, so I can’t give up yet.

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