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"Do you drive full-time, or is this a side job?"

“Yes, this is full-time until I find something suitable in my field.”

"What field might that be?"

"Institutional advancement ... Comprises of alumni relations, Development,
Marketing, PR and Foundation services."

"Wow. I'm familiar with alumni relations and public relations ..." she pauses
and glares outside at a stopped sedan on Interstate 285 North. "... My former college
sends me tons of postcards and mailings, asking money for this and that."

"Hope you do respond and give as much as you can."

"Yes, I do, "tilts and lets out a smile." "I'm also involved with the Alumni

Chapter."

"Fabulous. Glad to hear that ..." pauses while glaring at the road. "... Many don't
realize how critical it is to get involved, especially in declining state budgets."

"Boy! You never quit ..." with a chuckle. "... Guess, you're always fundraising."
She stares in his direction, "I see that you're very passionate about it, too."

"Yes, I'm passionate about students."

"So, what happened? Louisiana's quite a distance to be driving for Uber."

Suddenly she realizes they have arrived at her place of work -- a Senior