However.
Bluem was somewhat envious of Annesley.
Envious that he had landed a decent job.
Annesley joined a lobbying company under his former boss at ERV, doubling his annual salary, and working closer to home. ERV's consortium ambitions were advancing quickly, practically a done deal.
Therefore.
It could be considered quite a good job—beneath a big tree, one finds shade.
"How long have you been here?" Bluem asked.
"Two years and three months."
"How do you feel about it?"
"Things are changing fast here, especially after Ling came to power. It's almost like a new scene every week. The locals are mostly friendly, and the security is much better than before—a rare sight in the world."
Bluem nodded, "I've heard. Certainly impressive."
Labor in mining fields could only happen under Ling's regime. Sadly, the United States can't implement it, nor enforce it. With the high crime rates in the U.S., without reforming the judiciary system, there's no way to bring those rates down.
