It's not like I have anything better to do...
Two words: Jury duty. Might be there all week. Not happy about it. I don't handle boredom well.
On a positive note, at least I work for a company who will give me the time off and not dock my salary. There were people selected whose employers are not paying them while they are serving. Jurors get $10 a day plus mileage. If I lost a week's salary, I'd be f*cked. And I don't have kids to feed. No wonder so many people try to get out of it.
I can't say anything about the case while serving, not even if it is civil, criminal, or otherwise. What I can say: (1) Local government would save a sh*tload of money if they would keep their auto heat & air set lower than SEVENTY-FOUR DEGREES, (2) people are gross...if I saw one person hack something into a tissue, I saw ten of them do it (note to self: bring protective face mask next time), and (3) bailiffs, for the most part, are a happy bunch of workers. I think they're all retired security or police, but they must love the crap out of their jobs because they're the most cheerful government employees I've ever met.
You should bring that new scarf you've been working on -- I suspect you'll have plenty of time to make sure your stitches are perfect...
ReplyDeleteI alwaus get dismissed. If I ever get selected, I'll tell them I was formerly a journalist. That oughta kill it.
ReplyDeleteman how can they only pay $10 for jurors that is like slave labor.
ReplyDeleteHow bizarre! I was supposed to have jury duty this week, but had to call and ask to re-schedule. My dad was in the hospital. This is actually the 3rd time I have had to change the date due to him being in the hospital. I know they probably think I am lying, but I wish I were. It would have been nice to meet you, even under such strange circumstances. Have fun and wear that face mask!
ReplyDeleteJury duty OVER! I was officially released this morning. God, I love the smell of freedom. Interesting trial, though I'm baffled as to the reasoning of the defense to carry through to a jury trial when the fellow was clearly guilty. On a positive note, I gained 11 new best friends and some bailiff buddies for doing my time, plus they can't call me up again for another three years.
ReplyDelete$8 here in PA - and I don't recall getting paid at all in NYC. Weird - i think Jury Duty is going around right now.
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