I've become the person in a dead-end job, trying to get out of the 4 year rut I've been in. What I want to know is, how have some of you broken out of your ruts?
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Thursday, February 08, 2007
I have some free time,
So I've decided to try things I've never done before graphics-wise. Last night, it was rotoscoping. Then I posted it on youTube, but I'll put it here for you to see.
I'm still trying to figure out what my Transferrable skills are, and I'll hopefully be able to have my resume rewritten soon.
My job Interview went ok, there won't be any word on work for a while, but I have my hopes up.
I'm still trying to figure out what my Transferrable skills are, and I'll hopefully be able to have my resume rewritten soon.
My job Interview went ok, there won't be any word on work for a while, but I have my hopes up.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
"Turn off the movie and update your blog."
Thats the heading of an email I received today.
It's one of 75 emails I've received from friends and co-workers from the past, so they know what's going on. I started this blog for that purpose, so I guess I should get to it.
Although technically my last day at work was January 31, I was told by my boss to take it off, as my "Floater" day. So, I did. There was no "Thank you" from the General Manager, who I had worked for since the beginning, no acknowledgment that I was leaving, or for that matter, that I had done anything of note in that entire time. It's like the 10 years was a waste of my time. I left with nothing to show for it. Am I bitter? No. I know what I accomplished in my time, and I truly hope other people noticed as well.
Since I left, I really haven't done much. I've slept, read some books, and have been trying to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. Tomorrow I go to visit some friends and have an informal job interview, but I've been taking it easy mostly. I leave for California March 31, and will be going to a taping of THE PRICE IS RIGHT on April 2nd. Nicole and I are doing it for kicks, but I've been studying prices just in case we are picked. I'm getting good at converting Canadian dollars into US, but sometimes I forget to carry the 2.
As things get going, this will be updated more and more.
It's one of 75 emails I've received from friends and co-workers from the past, so they know what's going on. I started this blog for that purpose, so I guess I should get to it.
Although technically my last day at work was January 31, I was told by my boss to take it off, as my "Floater" day. So, I did. There was no "Thank you" from the General Manager, who I had worked for since the beginning, no acknowledgment that I was leaving, or for that matter, that I had done anything of note in that entire time. It's like the 10 years was a waste of my time. I left with nothing to show for it. Am I bitter? No. I know what I accomplished in my time, and I truly hope other people noticed as well.
Since I left, I really haven't done much. I've slept, read some books, and have been trying to decide what I want to do with the rest of my life. Tomorrow I go to visit some friends and have an informal job interview, but I've been taking it easy mostly. I leave for California March 31, and will be going to a taping of THE PRICE IS RIGHT on April 2nd. Nicole and I are doing it for kicks, but I've been studying prices just in case we are picked. I'm getting good at converting Canadian dollars into US, but sometimes I forget to carry the 2.
As things get going, this will be updated more and more.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Are you sad?
was the question I've been asked most often about what's happening at my soon to be ex-job. Deep down, it seems like I should be angry, but I'm not. For some strange reason there's this calm that's come over me. Is that bad? It isn't like I'm going to be broke anytime soon... there is a severance package that's fair. I don't know how to explain it.. I'm just.. calm.
I look forward to being able to sleep in for the first time in a long time, and not do much except work on my final cut pro skills.
The light is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel, and I'm not scared to walk into it.
I look forward to being able to sleep in for the first time in a long time, and not do much except work on my final cut pro skills.
The light is getting brighter at the end of the tunnel, and I'm not scared to walk into it.
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Tick Tock.. Tick Tock..
the clock is ticking.. Things are winding down at work, and for the first time in quite a while I find myself on the outside looking in. I don't know if that's a good thing or not.
I'm sure that anyone that's been in a certain position for quite a while begins to think that they are "essential" and the company they work for couldn't survive without them. But the fact is that no one is indispensable, and life goes on. It's just that some people never see things that way, and bitterness sets in which sours their outlook on life. It's been a little disturbing that suddenly I'm not being asked anything about what I do, because everyones busy learning their new roles, so I'm just gliding along.. going unnoticed in the grand scheme of things, just keeping a seat warm until I don't have to go in anymore. Then, I'll be keeping my bed warm as I take some time off to consider my options.
I've started looking for something in my present career, but I may not stay in it. There are a lot of options I'd like to consider, and for the first time I have time on my side to take a step back and look at what the world has to offer.
I'm sure that anyone that's been in a certain position for quite a while begins to think that they are "essential" and the company they work for couldn't survive without them. But the fact is that no one is indispensable, and life goes on. It's just that some people never see things that way, and bitterness sets in which sours their outlook on life. It's been a little disturbing that suddenly I'm not being asked anything about what I do, because everyones busy learning their new roles, so I'm just gliding along.. going unnoticed in the grand scheme of things, just keeping a seat warm until I don't have to go in anymore. Then, I'll be keeping my bed warm as I take some time off to consider my options.
I've started looking for something in my present career, but I may not stay in it. There are a lot of options I'd like to consider, and for the first time I have time on my side to take a step back and look at what the world has to offer.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Things have been quiet
with me while the career transition is set to begin. I can't actively look for work until January 31, that's when my term is up.
So, what am I doing? Well, I'm trying to keep my life as normal as possible... going to movies, hanging out with my girlfriend.. stuff like that.
I'm also looking for new websites to peruse. One site that has my interest up is called: MAC APP A DAY http://www.macappaday.com. It's a site that is giving away a mac app a day for free starting December 1 and doing so every day in December.
Since my software purchases might be slight over the next while, I'll watch this site.
I'm off to continue working on my Resume.
So, what am I doing? Well, I'm trying to keep my life as normal as possible... going to movies, hanging out with my girlfriend.. stuff like that.
I'm also looking for new websites to peruse. One site that has my interest up is called: MAC APP A DAY http://www.macappaday.com. It's a site that is giving away a mac app a day for free starting December 1 and doing so every day in December.
Since my software purchases might be slight over the next while, I'll watch this site.
I'm off to continue working on my Resume.
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