No on Job A... (Part 3 - The Planning + Final Thoughts)
14 years ago
[rawrness]
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To recap, for the TL;DR folks:
I lost my job but the job fucking sucked anyways, I don’t want to live in California anymore (and can’t afford it) and I’m moving back East with
katalina to be near my family, my friends back East, and look for a more suitable job, build my income back up and regain some stability and normalcy in my life.
Doing so will be difficult, and I’ll need funds. The checks I would have used from this job I can no longer use since I got fired earlier than I could have expected, and now I need to look into other methods of obtaining funds (some of which I discussed in the other journals)
[speaking of other journals, here are the links to them. LONG LIVE ORGANIZATION!]
Journal 1 http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2314310/
Journal 2 http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2314345/
And so now, a final plea. I am incredibly open for commissions, and by that I mean the payment for them.
I have a waiting list right now, and it is my judgment that I should wait and only take those when I want to or need to. Well right now I need to, though I must emphasize that if you decide to order your commission, please please PLEASE have patience with me as I get things more under control. I will finish your commissions, it will just take some time. Not “years” time, but like about the time it took to finish all those sketch commissions… some months if you will.
This is also a chance for those further down the list to jump up it. Whoever decides to pay me first gets first dibs. Well, orders are not set in stone anyways, so really, whoever wants a commission say so now.
On the list currently are …
StevieMaxwell,
Tobu,
PirateSid,
Christaphorac, Growly,
PaulShep,
Katalina (I think we’ll wait on this hun. ;) ),
SlyKnuxDragon,
OrigamiGryphon,
Rourkie,
MrInitialman
And here are what the prices and terms are going to be for this endeavor:
One character, colored and shaded, no background or simple background: $40.
Each additional character: +$30 (price will drop for bulk characters, case by case basis).
Add a background +$10 and up (depending on complexity)
Items of high detail (cars, musical instruments, gadgets, jerseys) may have a small additional charge (again, case by case basis).
Avatar/Icon: $15
Badges: $20
Derp Icons: $15 Shirt+Icon: $30
Adult Art (nude pose or yiffy) $10 more per term ($50 one character, $40 additional).
Traditional Media option available for all cases (inks, markers, colored pencils, etc) +$15 for one character, +$10 each additional character, +5 other items (badge, icon, detail, etc). Yes item will be mailed. S/H is $5 for US or Canada with priority shipping (tracking number included).
Full Jersey sheets (with team logos) and Character Sheets - $70. Partial (one jersey design or one logo) would be less, likely $40 or so.
Comics – Note Me.
Any digital commission can be purchased as a print for $5 + $5 S/H.
All items subject to case-by-case price adjustments based on the finer details of the piece at my (the artist) discretion, pending agreement from the commissioner.
I reserve the right to turn down pieces I am uncomfortable with (certain fetishes, excessive gore, etc).
Any other ideas not presented on here, ask me and I'll tell you if I can do them.
(
MrInitialman, since your piece was so complex and expensive, I’m willing to do it at the original agreed upon price if you are still willing)
Also I have a couple other commissions I need to do first, but after that, these will become priority. Also understand these will fit in between looking for jobs and the freelance project.
If for some crazy reason you just feel like donating instead of ordering a commission, my paypal is jtigerclaw(at)gmail.com. I hate asking for donations, and I'm not really asking for you to donate, but if you did, I would be very grateful.
And for those in So Cal who want to see me or Kat before we leave, I still would like to hang at least once. I’m not a huge fan of the PS meet, but I might go since this will be the last time. I’d love to play basketball again, and maybe bowling or disc golf (which is actually really fun and cheap! I highly recommend it, but not for fursuiting…) If we’re still here for the FurBQ or LA Furmeet, we’ll try to go to those, but it’s not super likely. Califur is pretty much out of the question unless someone is feeling very generous with their room and we happen to stick around the whole month. I’d also like to play fursuit basketball (
fiyahligerrawr ...
pamfer ... XD) And I might film one session at my complex so I can have some footage from CA (what have I got to lose?)
So if anyone who reads this is interested in hanging out, let me know. Budget is very limited though.
And as for the trip, I’ll be getting in touch with some people that I’d like to ask about possibly visiting and staying the night with, a few of them which I stayed with on the first trip over. If you’d like to offer though, let me know where you are and maybe it will be a possibility! We’ll likely be looking for someone to stay with in the West/Central Texas, and Mississippi-Alabama area. And of course we’ll be stopping by Savannah. ^___^
For Fuzzcast, we might do one more here, but after that, it will have to be postponed until we get our own apartment, which might be 3 months from now or more. In the meantime, if I have any time, I’ll put some fursuit videos up for you to enjoy.
Well if you read all those journals….. Holy crap man! O__o And well… that about covers it for now. XD
So yeah, things suck and life will be hectic for a while, but in the end, I think it will be a better situation with a brighter outlook. And the Kitty and I can get back to getting our lives on track and where we want to be. I for one, look forward to it. ^^
Thank you for reading my rambling thoughts, and thank you for any and all support. I love all you guys. ^^
Sincerely,
-JT
Rawr! ^___^
I lost my job but the job fucking sucked anyways, I don’t want to live in California anymore (and can’t afford it) and I’m moving back East with

Doing so will be difficult, and I’ll need funds. The checks I would have used from this job I can no longer use since I got fired earlier than I could have expected, and now I need to look into other methods of obtaining funds (some of which I discussed in the other journals)
[speaking of other journals, here are the links to them. LONG LIVE ORGANIZATION!]
Journal 1 http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2314310/
Journal 2 http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2314345/
And so now, a final plea. I am incredibly open for commissions, and by that I mean the payment for them.
I have a waiting list right now, and it is my judgment that I should wait and only take those when I want to or need to. Well right now I need to, though I must emphasize that if you decide to order your commission, please please PLEASE have patience with me as I get things more under control. I will finish your commissions, it will just take some time. Not “years” time, but like about the time it took to finish all those sketch commissions… some months if you will.
This is also a chance for those further down the list to jump up it. Whoever decides to pay me first gets first dibs. Well, orders are not set in stone anyways, so really, whoever wants a commission say so now.
On the list currently are …










And here are what the prices and terms are going to be for this endeavor:
One character, colored and shaded, no background or simple background: $40.
Each additional character: +$30 (price will drop for bulk characters, case by case basis).
Add a background +$10 and up (depending on complexity)
Items of high detail (cars, musical instruments, gadgets, jerseys) may have a small additional charge (again, case by case basis).
Avatar/Icon: $15
Badges: $20
Derp Icons: $15 Shirt+Icon: $30
Adult Art (nude pose or yiffy) $10 more per term ($50 one character, $40 additional).
Traditional Media option available for all cases (inks, markers, colored pencils, etc) +$15 for one character, +$10 each additional character, +5 other items (badge, icon, detail, etc). Yes item will be mailed. S/H is $5 for US or Canada with priority shipping (tracking number included).
Full Jersey sheets (with team logos) and Character Sheets - $70. Partial (one jersey design or one logo) would be less, likely $40 or so.
Comics – Note Me.
Any digital commission can be purchased as a print for $5 + $5 S/H.
All items subject to case-by-case price adjustments based on the finer details of the piece at my (the artist) discretion, pending agreement from the commissioner.
I reserve the right to turn down pieces I am uncomfortable with (certain fetishes, excessive gore, etc).
Any other ideas not presented on here, ask me and I'll tell you if I can do them.
(

Also I have a couple other commissions I need to do first, but after that, these will become priority. Also understand these will fit in between looking for jobs and the freelance project.
If for some crazy reason you just feel like donating instead of ordering a commission, my paypal is jtigerclaw(at)gmail.com. I hate asking for donations, and I'm not really asking for you to donate, but if you did, I would be very grateful.
And for those in So Cal who want to see me or Kat before we leave, I still would like to hang at least once. I’m not a huge fan of the PS meet, but I might go since this will be the last time. I’d love to play basketball again, and maybe bowling or disc golf (which is actually really fun and cheap! I highly recommend it, but not for fursuiting…) If we’re still here for the FurBQ or LA Furmeet, we’ll try to go to those, but it’s not super likely. Califur is pretty much out of the question unless someone is feeling very generous with their room and we happen to stick around the whole month. I’d also like to play fursuit basketball (


So if anyone who reads this is interested in hanging out, let me know. Budget is very limited though.
And as for the trip, I’ll be getting in touch with some people that I’d like to ask about possibly visiting and staying the night with, a few of them which I stayed with on the first trip over. If you’d like to offer though, let me know where you are and maybe it will be a possibility! We’ll likely be looking for someone to stay with in the West/Central Texas, and Mississippi-Alabama area. And of course we’ll be stopping by Savannah. ^___^
For Fuzzcast, we might do one more here, but after that, it will have to be postponed until we get our own apartment, which might be 3 months from now or more. In the meantime, if I have any time, I’ll put some fursuit videos up for you to enjoy.
Well if you read all those journals….. Holy crap man! O__o And well… that about covers it for now. XD
So yeah, things suck and life will be hectic for a while, but in the end, I think it will be a better situation with a brighter outlook. And the Kitty and I can get back to getting our lives on track and where we want to be. I for one, look forward to it. ^^
Thank you for reading my rambling thoughts, and thank you for any and all support. I love all you guys. ^^
Sincerely,
-JT
Rawr! ^___^
Did you get your fursuit yet? I'd love to do a fursuit basketball game. Dunno if it would be just me and you or if Haku or Sothe would participate. It's actually getting hotter now, so it should probably just be reserved for crazy furs like you and me, but with plenty of water handy. XD
Bowling is still a 'maybe'. Though I don't want to steal Whiskey's thunder with a double farewell. Is that pretty inexpensive?
Thanks man. *hugs tight*
You had the '3 referees' pic and the 'reporter's lunch' pic. Which of these (or both) would you like to get?
Good luck.
Thank you, sincerely.
Anyway, best of luck with the move! :)
Thanks man. I'm sure I'll be fine after a while. :) I'll be where I want to be finally.
You and Kat will be missed down here and it sucks that I never had a chance to hang out much other than catch you that one time at the PS when you were just leaving.
*loving fuzzles*
Mew! *is fuzzled* Thank ya kindly Mr. C-Cat. :)
Final note, I'm interested in another character sheet commission, not for me this time, but as a surprise gift for my boyfriend, I was wondering if we could go over the details through notes or IMs sometime.
Actually, we might be stopping by San Antonio! It would be cool if Kat and I could see you for a bit! Even better if you had a place for us to crash for the night, but it's not necessary for us to get to see you. :)
Another character commission sheet would be cool. ^^ If you wanna send over some details in FA notes or email (jtigerclaw(at)gmail.com) feel free. :)
You've been an awesome person to meet and know. We'll see each other again. :)
I had ambitions, but I also did it out of the feeling of obligation that I needed to better myself in a tough market. Now I know I would rather explore other options, and it helps to know the other options are out there.
Sorry it all didn't work out; but I think you learned a lot about yourself that special something people spend ages looking for. ^^;
As far as comishes go, after you finish mine I may just ask you for another. :)
I'll try to get your commission done before I leave, though no guarantees of course. Maybe the pace of "finish some, then get more" will be good for me. :)
But I hope that you find many wonderful job opportunities back in NC. :)
And maybe I will help you out and grab a commission too.
If you're interested in a commission, send me some details. ^^
I gotta think about what I would want to do for a commission.
Fingers crossed for you guys! I hope to see you out here, even if I will be kinda quiet, mildly confused, and probably say something stupid
You live in NC? Nice! There's a chance we could get to hang out at some point. No worries, I say stupid things all the time. ^__^
Thanks for the well wishes! Maybe I'll see you at the FurBQ or possibly the LA Furs meet? :)
Speaking of which, we need to ball again before I go. Happen to be free anytime soon?
I would say it sucks about realizing that CA wasn't for you, but I think moving there was one of those experiences that we have to go through sometimes to get a better appreciation for where we came from. It sounds like you've learned a lot about yourself, and life, from moving out there :)
Also I can relate and we talked about this while headed back to your apartment to get your headphones....CA isn't the best place to find a job and if you find one you constantly have to be on edge to be prepared to be either fired for dumb stuff or "laid off" because the economy is so bad out here for MANY reasons (which we talked about as well lol). Especially for folks like me who don't have any "Day job" experience it's nearly impossible to find a "Entry level" job.
At least you have work experience and the job here in CA will look good on your resume. Just don't include them in your references I guess ^^a
Anyways Your hometown isn't far from Baltimore (My folks and I drove from Baltimore to Florida getting to SC is NOT a problem lolol) and I have a few relatives in North Carolina if I'm ever down south I'll give you a call :)
If I wasn't broke I would've commissioned you :D but again....I'm broke....I NEED A JAAWWBBBBBBB!!!!! D:
I'm glad I got a job too. I needed to know what that was like out here before I could truly know if it was something i would want. CA is a fast paced environment, and I only do that if I have to, but I don't prefer it. So finding a balance between work and happiness, and finding a job I'm happy with, is my ultimate goal.
I hope you can visit at some point when you go to Baltimore. :) Part of what I like about where I'm going is I'm within driving distance to a ton of friends and cons and other things. ^^
I hope you can get a job soon too, or you might be in the same boat as me. Though even though you've got your band here, you are a kick-ass drummer who's going to be successful wherever you are, and I think it could be Baltimore or somewhere back East. One of the important lessons I learned is that you don't HAVE to be in the heart of SoCal to have a chance at finding success, unless you're a Hollywood actor. Bands, motion graphics companies, all that can take shape in numerous places. I just found a job search email in my inbox that told me the company that makes Gears of War is looking for a designer, and that company is based in a town outside of Charlotte, NC. I don't personally have the design chops for a job of that caliber, but it confirmed that big time opportunities can be found outside of CA (and they probably pay more).
I just sent my email to my bandmates last night informing them I'll be moving. It sucked writing that. I haven't gotten a response yet either, but I'm pretty sure they read it. But I gotta have priorities. I'm certainly not going to hit it big with a band that plays one show every two months in a market crawling with musical talent. I'd love to keep playing in the band, but not at the risk of jeopardizing my future.
Anyways, I still want to come over some time and have you show me a thing or two on drums. ^^ Plus maybe tomorrow, if the conditions are right, I might need you to help me tape fursuit basketball. And um, is there a time that all your roommates are gone for a few hours that maybe I could tape some fursuit drumming too? I don't wanna do it with them there, obviously. Just throwin' out ideas. :D