Fashion Sense
So, you might be wondering: How does one continue holding a job & the like when your face looks like a badger crossed with a hairless mole-rat?
Well, Union Strong, Baby! As a card carrying member of the Pittsburgh Sanitation Engineers Union, I only have to worry about a performance review once per year. I run my truck alone (which is kinda how I got into this mess, but still), & with my gloves & respirator on, I can just barely pass.
Helps that no one looks at the humble Garbage Man.
"Just taking out the trash, ma'am. Nothing to see here."
Also, I live alone (always have), & my lease is good. I pay my bills, never miss a payment, don't really go to the Saloon anymore...yeah.
That's how you do it. Movies on demand, Pornhub, Groceries delivered...
It's not exactly the High Life, but I'll take it.
I can go riding at night with a motorcycle helmet. Thick gloves help a bit, but the damn talons poke through...bought some oversized Welders Gloves & popped some Wine Corks on the tips...looks weird, but it works.
Other than that? A long grey scarf, hat, & my riding leathers.
As long as no one looks hard enough, it'll pass. Won't get me any dates, but nothing new there.
At least, till around this time next year. Can't show up in Pete's office wearing a respirator. On the deadline then...have that long to find a cure or at least some answers...but where do I look?
Wish I knew...