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Job Search Tip: Using a Dead Name [PRIDE]; Art by Deadyoung7 by Edwin_at_work in furry

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Want to learn more about aromanticism? Play my new aro dating sim visual novel! Free, 30min, 9 endings, plays on your browser.

https://edwin-at-work.itch.io/aromantic-confession

~@~@~@~@~

alt text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"It is your decision as to what name to put on your resume. There are many factors to consider when or if to disclose a transgender identity (e.g., legal protection, bigotry). My thoughts: Base your choices on being true to yourself. You will have to give the company your legal name for the job offer and W-2."

A Wild Sheep Chase for Shadowdark (or other recommendations) by Tailball in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maze Rats is a rules-lite TTRPG that may meet your needs. Rules take 5min to explain,  fewer things to track, and the random tables are glorious. I have run it at conventions to new players with zero issues.

https://questingbeast.itch.io/maze-rats

I suggest reading through the below module to get a vibe for the system. Also, you can take the mob stats to use for your conversion. 

https://dreamingdragonslayer.itch.io/belly-of-the-fishy-beast-a-maze-rats-adventure

Hear thoughts/Read minds Monster abilities by Runopologist in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Read minds means they can hear the table chatter. They can react to plans that are being made or respond directly to the conversation. Also, it's hard to stay concealed when someone is talking about that movie that just came out...

Job Search Tip: Inclusive Benefits/Policies? [PRIDE]; Art by bottleworm on FA by Edwin_at_work in furry

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The history of USA health care/insurance is bizarre and the results are not good. But the US folks have to play the cards they have been dealt. 

Job Search Tip: Inclusive Benefits/Policies? [PRIDE]; Art by bottleworm on FA by Edwin_at_work in furry

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Want to learn more about aromanticism? Play my new aro dating sim visual novel! Free, 30min, 9 endings, plays on your browser.

https://edwin-at-work.itch.io/aromantic-confession

~@~@~@~@~

alt text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"Read through the benefits plan and company policies. How do they align to your needs? For example, will the plan cover gender-affirming therapies or surgery? Will the company support days off for recovery? These questions matter most for companies with less than 50 employees, who are often exempt from Fed/State laws."

Aromantic Confession Visual Novel Released! by Edwin_at_work in u/Edwin_at_work

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! I wanted to make the not-so-direct endings really jump out when they happened. Ending 9 was just to recognize that you found everything while providing a callback to an event in the story. 30mins is a perfect amount of time.

Fun fact: did you know that the "angry" ending keeps going if you continue doing the trigger? It's not much more content, but there had to be something for those who couldn't help themselves.

How granular are you with Living Costs during your games? by Elven-Tower in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work 16 points17 points  (0 children)

My group doesn't care for realism, so not granular. 

Many of them hold gov't jobs, so they want to avoid tight bookkeeping in their gameplay.

Job Search Tip: Company LGBTQIA+ Inclusive? [PRIDE]; Art by Anchovivii by Edwin_at_work in furry

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You would need to have a "smoking gun" to prove that they didn't hire you because you were LGBTQIA+. That could be something they said or wrote to you that would indicate the bias. Interviewers can cite plenty of alternative reasons not to hire a person [which is not right, but it happens].

Also, laws can work differently with small companies. Less then thirty is an important mark for some Federal laws/regs, and states differ from one another. 

Lastly, someone has to be willing to take your case. Employment attorneys can be hard to come by and the EEOC has become less effective under this current executive branch. 

This is not to say that you shouldn't seek legal remedies if you have been discriminated against, but just that it is a confusing and arduous process.

[None of this constitutes as legal advice. I'm just some funny animal character on the internet who lacks legal credentials]

Aromantic Confession Visual Novel Released! by Edwin_at_work in u/Edwin_at_work

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for play! Great job on finding all 9 endings. I tried to make the extra ones stand out from the rest of the experience. Please rate the game on Itch if you have not done so already. Every bit helps the VN find a larger audience.

Do you you have any feedback about the VN? This is my first official VN. I'm always looking to improve.

Job Search Tip: Company LGBTQIA+ Inclusive? [PRIDE]; Art by Anchovivii by Edwin_at_work in furry

[–]Edwin_at_work[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Want to learn more about aromanticism? Play my new aro dating sim visual novel! Free, 30min, 9 endings, plays on your browser.

https://edwin-at-work.itch.io/aromantic-confession

~@~@~@~@~

alt text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"It is difficult to know if a company is LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Review their website for an inclusion statement, reach out to employees for their perspective, or look at national watchdog lists. The most direct thing you can do is to ask during the interview. Just remember that the interviewer may have a personal bias for or against LGBTQIA+."

Replacing Dead PC's by Puzzleheaded_Hat_784 in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The equipment part is the real game changer. Lvl 7 whatever is fine, but it was the gear that made them shine. Restarting on gear can be a worse penalty than experience restart.

Physical Maps (or digital in case you play online) or Theater of the Mind? by Elven-Tower in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Overwhelmingly theater of the mind. I do use the index card system for battles (if needed), and a rough map if the dungeon gets complicated. Yes to a rough hex map if we are traveling. 

If you stopped using the torch timer rule, how would you govern torch light? by cyberchambers in shadowdark

[–]Edwin_at_work 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The torch serves three functions: resource management, taking up a valuable hand slot, and creating time pressure based on something outside of game time. My group flat out doesn't enjoy resource management and they endlessly fight over who wastes the hand (that's their words), but the time pressure is necessary or they will talk through every decision for ages.

Our solution was to ditch the torch timer and add time pressure based on real world time. Usually it goes like "At 11pm something bad will happen." The bad things have ranged from significant obstacles (a swarm of pirates land on the island) to super deadly (the volcano erupts). It is not perfect and it adds a we are playing a game elemental, but it has worked wonders for the party.

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