I Became A Part Time Employee For Gods Chapter
Okay, so picture this: me, unemployed, scrolling through job listings like I'm searching for the Holy Grail (spoiler alert: it wasn't there). Then, BAM! An ad pops up for "Part-Time Temporal Assistant" for something called "Gods Chapter." My initial thought? “Is this a really elaborate LARP?” My second thought? “They’re probably going to ask me to wear a toga.” But desperation is a powerful motivator, folks. And free coffee was mentioned. Sold.
The Interview From Another Dimension (Possibly)
The interview was… unconventional. First, the office looked like someone raided a museum, a library, and a botanical garden all at once. There were hieroglyphs etched into the walls (real? probably?), books that looked older than my grandma (definitely real), and plants I couldn’t even begin to identify (possibly carnivorous?). Then there was the interviewer. Let's just say "eccentric" doesn't even begin to cover it. He was wearing a tweed suit that looked like it had witnessed the Big Bang and had this intense, knowing glint in his eyes. He kept asking me about my experience with “multidimensional resource allocation” and "managing paradoxes." I told him I was really good at scheduling Netflix binges around doctor's appointments. Apparently, that was close enough.
I got the job. Apparently, Gods Chapter is this… organization. Yeah, that's the best word. They manage things. Important things. Like, really important, universe-stability-important things. They're basically the cosmic equivalent of quality control, making sure the whole multiverse doesn't unravel like a cheap sweater.
My Job Description: Surprisingly Mundane (Mostly)
So, what does a Part-Time Temporal Assistant actually do for a group of entities that might be gods? Surprisingly, a lot of paperwork. Turns out even deities need to file expense reports. Who knew? Here’s a glimpse into my average week:
- Sorting mail: You wouldn't believe how much junk mail interdimensional beings get. Seriously, who keeps sending Zeus offers for extended car warranties?
- Scheduling meetings: Trying to find a time that works for a sun god, a sea goddess, and a being that exists outside of time and space is a logistical nightmare. Forget Doodle polls; I need a whole new dimension of scheduling software.
- Ordering office supplies: Apparently, ambrosia pens and celestial parchment are expensive. My budget is tighter than Zeus's temper when someone steals his thunderbolts.
And then there are the *slightly* less mundane tasks. Like the time I had to:
- Calm down a minor earth deity who was upset because Starbucks misspelled his name. He was “Ketherios,” not “Katherine.” Apparently, it’s a matter of godly principle.
- Translate ancient prophecies into modern slang for a presentation to the Interdimensional Council. Let me tell you, explaining the Apocalypse in terms of “major Yikes” and “total shade” is… a challenge.
- Locate a lost sock belonging to a being whose very essence is woven into the fabric of reality. No pressure.
The Perks (Besides Not Being Destroyed By a Disgruntled God)
Okay, so the benefits package is… interesting. No dental, sadly (apparently immortal beings don't need dentists?), but the vacation days are infinite (though finding someone to cover my shifts during the Singularity is a pain). And the coffee is legitimately divine. I suspect it’s brewed with actual starlight. Plus, I get to eavesdrop on conversations that would make the History Channel explode.
Here are some of my favorite overheard snippets:
- “So, about that whole Trojan War thing… total PR disaster, right?”
- “I told you, no more creating sentient AI until after the quarterly reports are filed!”
- “Is anyone else getting tired of reality TV? I mean, even *we* have higher standards.”
The Lessons I've Learned (Besides That Immortality is No Excuse for Bad Manners)
Working for Gods Chapter has been… educational. I've learned a lot. Like:
- The universe is a lot weirder than anyone suspects. And that's coming from someone who watched all of "Ancient Aliens."
- Even gods have bad days. And when they do, it usually involves causing a minor earthquake or accidentally turning someone into a newt.
- The most important skill in the multiverse is the ability to stay calm when faced with the utterly inexplicable. And to know where the emergency stash of cosmic coffee is hidden.
The Future (Probably Involves Saving the Universe Again)
So, what's next? Honestly, I have no idea. Maybe I'll get promoted to Senior Temporal Assistant. Maybe I'll accidentally cause a time paradox that unravels the space-time continuum. Maybe I'll finally convince Zeus to try therapy. One thing's for sure: life will never be boring. And hey, at least I have a killer story for my next cocktail party. “Oh, this old thing? I was just helping a goddess file her taxes.” They never see it coming.
And who knows, maybe one day I'll be the one giving the interviews. My first question? "Are you allergic to ambrosia?" Because trust me, you really don't want to find out the hard way.
Final Thoughts (And a Word of Warning)
In conclusion, if you ever see a job posting that seems too good (or too bizarre) to be true, proceed with caution. You might just end up working for a bunch of potentially omnipotent beings who have a surprisingly high demand for staplers. And if you do, remember these words of wisdom: always double-check the spelling on those Starbucks cups, never underestimate the power of cosmic coffee, and never, ever, ever, touch Zeus’s thunderbolts. You’ve been warned.