Weekly Plot Help - November 17th

[alison-sky.livejournal.com]

I was waiting until the server move happened before putting this up. I'd have gone crazy if it had been lost.

Anyway - here's the place for you to look for help with your plots! Post your questions here.

And hey... all you people already over 50K? YES I'M LOOKING AT YOU! Get in here and help these people out now that you don't have anything else to do! *grin*

Comments

[usedusernames.livejournal.com]

I'm writing a fanfiction novel about 'Of Mice and Men'. My plot problem is rather simple, I suppose, but I guess I really fail at searching through Google.

The main characters are without jobs currently but are rather dependent on getting some, given their situation. In the late 1920s-early 1930s, what jobs could two migrant workers get (without replicating the ranch job presented in the novella itself)? And how long would the job take to be completed? Specific information about food/accomodations, such as if they're provided by the employer, are appreciated as well, but probably less important than the other two questions. Thanks in advance.

If location is relevant-- The characters are at the moment leaving Auburn, California and heading to Sacramento.

[agdhani.livejournal.com]

You could use things like repairing fence...which can take as long or as short a time as you need it too)...but other than that I could really give you specifics of any sort

[usedusernames.livejournal.com]

Sadly already used that, but it's a lovely suggestion. Thanks a lot!

[azriona.livejournal.com]

Ah, I wondered how that was going.

Handyman jobs, mostly. Maybe working as dishwashers in restaurants. Loading & unloading trucks/furniture/etc. I mean, most pick-up jobs like that are going to be heavy lifting, or short-term, and most probably wouldn't provide housing. But if it's summer, George & Lenny wouldn't need accommodations so much, they could very well sleep under the stars for a few nights.

[usedusernames.livejournal.com]

Going quite poorly. xD

Dandy suggestions! Thanks very much. True, housing wasn't necessary; just curious. The first one is actually very relevant. Thanks again. :)