work in keeping it postive
- April 17, 2014, 5:34 p.m.
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I work in the court system as an interpreter (Spanish/English). I often work in the offices of the ADAs, but also work in the Grand Jury. I fill in for the regular interpreter when she is unable to come in. I get paid a per diem rate (a good one) and file taxes as self-employed.
My feeling about the job is better they have me sitting there and NOT need me than need me and not have me there.
Some days... like the past two... there's been NOTHING for me to do. I chat with the person nearest the office I use, but that's about it. I READ... a LOT. That is SO not a hardship... LOL. I also work on EASY crossword puzzles. I never "graduated" to the harder ones.
I usually take snacks with me (or visit the vending machine... such a big no-no). Today (Tuesdays and Thursdays) there is a farmers' market near where I exit the subway. I bought a package of macaroons - fresh!!! Wonderful.
I have been eating at the nearby restaurant - NOT fast food, but yes, cafeteria style and steam table.... and SO good. There's a LOT of food - entree, pasta (or other starch) and veggie. I get a large tea and the whole meal is less than $15.00. I am full for a LONG time. SO tasty!!
I could shop a lot around there, but don't. I go and come back. I used to take the subway partway home, the bus the rest of the way. Lately, I just change trains so I can take the one to my neighborhood - faster for sure. That way I pass the nearest supermarket and pick up a few items for dinner and/or breakfast.
I'm scheduled to work a few more days this month, then a couple of weeks next month.... Rolling in the dough. .
EvequeFou ⋅ April 17, 2014
Sounds like a great job!
ermentrude ⋅ April 18, 2014
It sounds like a great neighborhood to explore. I assume, from a previous post, that it's a very Latin influenced neighborhood, with stores aimed at Latin American flavors. X
Darcy0207 from OD ermentrude ⋅ April 18, 2014
I work in downtown Brooklyn. I live in a neighborhood that has recently become gentrified... but has had various floods of different immigrant groups - was German and Russian Jewish, Irish and Puerto Rican when we first moved in (1953), has become in waves: Cuban, Dominican, Central American, Mexican... now it's EVERYTHING. And I love it that way.
ermentrude Darcy0207 from OD ⋅ April 18, 2014
Your neighborhood sounds amazing! I'm afraid I've never been to new York so I don't know much about the different areas, although I've seen many a movie and tv show! I did have a penfriend in Brooklyn many years ago though.
My town is pretty small but still manages to be a mosaic town rather than a fabulous melting pot like your neighborhood is. We have a street called Manchester road which is where I go for shopping from different cultures, but nothing as diverse as you have. X
Darcy0207 from OD ermentrude ⋅ April 18, 2014
I think that most areas of NYC are mixed, but we still have the mosaic look. When people from a certain country/culture move in, then their family, friends also move closer - then there are stores that cater to their needs, and restaurants that offer their cuisine. There are many parts of NYC that are even MORE diverse than my neighborhood.
Working in Brooklyn, I see people from Asia, the Caribbean, Europe... hipsters, Hassidim, all sorts of people.
ermentrude Darcy0207 from OD ⋅ April 18, 2014
No, I lied. My penfriend was from queens but worked in Brooklyn.
Darcy0207 from OD ermentrude ⋅ April 18, 2014
I have a penfriend (penpal) who lives in Ohio. We've been sending letters and gifts back and forth for about 20 years, but have never met. I have a friend in California whom I've known for most of my life (we met when I was 15). We do best as penpals. Something about us face to face becomes aggravating, so we just send letters (cards and gifts).