Catturn Waiters.

Yay, finally posted up the first actual entry. : 3 I was thinking it would probably have served  better to make a more general Catturn project covering basic habits, physiology, history, potential origins and such before getting into things like occupations.

Anyway, we will see how it goes, if you think it might be best to cover some of that soon maybe I can tackle that after this first batch and get into it before moving on the the next one. Just a thought. >w<  

This is a very popular job for Catturns who have just recently arrived in larger towns and cities. As long as they have at least a rudimentary understanding of imperial language, have the right personality, and have the right attitude they've generally proven to be rather adept at the job. This line of work among other similar jobs is usually used as a stepping stone while they get settled, allowing them to save a little money and acclimatise to city life before deciding where to go next. 

Some Catturns even enjoy the exposure to a broad spectrum of the population and travellers, gleaning bits of information and stories of the broader world during their service. Really dedicated individuals climb the waiter’s ladder till they are working in the higher end establishments such as coffee shops and social clubs. It's rare to see a Catturn waiter in fine dining restraints though as they normally move on at some point to something else that has caught there interest. Or, if they enjoy the position, they can be found moving from city to city in order to gather up new experiences and stories.

Lower end waiter jobs such as at taverns and inn’s tend to have a more lax dress code, allowing Catturns to dress as they want within reason and even allow them to use Catturn markings and tribal paints. This allows them to signal other jobs they are able to do such as Charging (see next profession update) and express Catturn social cues through tribal paints. In low end establishments it’s always good to have at least one Catturn employee as they usually have a sharp eye for pick pockets. They also put potential Catturn clients at ease, drawing them in with a sense of familiarity and showing that other Catturns are welcomed in that establishment. 

Because Catturns are always working, and their sleeping quarters don’t tend to be the most secure places when it comes to storing coin, a lot of Catturns spend their spare coin on bracelets and similar items made of precious metals. That way they keep a lot of their savings about their person, eliminating at least one way of getting robbed. They rarely ask their employer to keep their pay for safety reasons because, depending on the kind of establishment, it can be very unreliable and can simply be “lost”. In more high end establishments just about everything is the inverse. Dress codes are stricter, and often there is a dedicated uniform, no tribal paint or other marking are allowed. The pay is better though, and the clients are better and tip more so there are certainly advantages. Also if sleeping quarters are provided they're usually far better and more secure than mid to low end establishments. 

Most Catturns tend to stay in the low to mid range of this profession as it’s something more outgoing and social Catturns are drawn to. They encounter a broader range of people in these kinds of establishments. Also the personal restrictions in higher end establishments tend to be more stifling and restricting than Catturns are comfortable with naturally.