I just got a call from the AEC about working at the not-yet-called election. They are expecting it to be mid-May.
I had already been thinking about whether or not I wanted to work at this one. I mean with COVID being a thing, is this really something I want to do? At the last election I was second in charge of the booth and that brought with it a series of roles I had not done before, but I did enjoy almost every minute of it.
On the other hand, it has been many years since I have been able to spend a Federal election night at home with a great piece of cheesecake and Antony Green. I had this pleasure a few weeks ago at the South Australian election and at the end of it Antony said he had an announcement and scared the heck out of me. I thought he was about to retire NO NO NO this will never be allowed.
Sure the money would be nice. I could maybe treat myself with an overnight trip to Sydney or Canberra or something fun like that.
I’m still of two minds but I can take a little time to decide – it does not appear our PM is planning to call the election anytime soon.
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That sounds interesting. Here (these days) working at an election can be a life-threatening activity.
I was thinking about doing this. It’s something I’ve never done before.
A great piece of cheesecake sounds good to me!
What? You’re not busy enough?
When I don’t have an additional job, I would like to work elections.
So are you working the elections? I don’t know how you do it – it’s a very looooong day!
This year I think it will be a no sadly. I have avoided Covid thus far and I don’t want to risk it, I think. :)