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BLARGHLEDY-BLOOP
14 years ago
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From the *head-desk* of a cybernetic raccoon:
Went to Comic Con.
Had awesome time, which included interview with BBC America and a photog session with the BBC proper. Didn't get much swag. Bought lots of comics. Had a filet mignon at the Fox Sport Grill. Didn't stick to my diet (it's hard when on vacation!). Was laid off on day zero. Skipped school when I came back.
Anyway, I'm not feeling the school vibe right now, but I think that falls off the shock of losing work. But, my head wasn't in it for what that company wanted. They expected 100% dedication to the product on and off the clock (which I wasn't willing to do...off the clock is me time), and for me to move my vacation to Comic Con. Couldn't do it. I had prepaid parking and hotel. I would stand to lose $1000 if I moved my vacation, and I'd miss Comic Con. Just couldn't do it.
I've got to go back to making sure that employers are aware of my upcoming vacations during interviews or within the first few days of hire, because I can't have these events that I prepay for hotel and such being force-canceled on my attendance part. Especially events that I might have to help run, where other people depend upon me.
I also feel that ten years of success, while not at the same height of income as others who have gotten their degrees sooner and also invested the work time, has somewhat proven that I don't need a degree to earn a feasibly nice income. I'm doing well as is, despite being a contractor for the better part of the last three years. I would like full-time employment, but I'd also like a supportive employer that is aware that I'm in school for the benefit of their productivity and not just to goof off. Even if it isn't directly related to my field, several of the knowledge and skills do transfer.
I'm off to code a game for my webcomic, draw several things, and finally get around to coloring updates. Fight scenes are hard to draw, dammit. No matter how much I LOVE drawing blood/bruises/cuts/etc.
Oh, and I have to pee.
And on a separate note, I've really been wanting to fight lately. Which is quite odd because between Kempo Karate and the boxing training, I don't have the skill to fight. Not even really spar. I can't shut-up my brain long enough to just react. I guess I just miss the training during the week since I'm still not in a viable financial/free time position to just have training on random days. I also hate group sessions.
Had awesome time, which included interview with BBC America and a photog session with the BBC proper. Didn't get much swag. Bought lots of comics. Had a filet mignon at the Fox Sport Grill. Didn't stick to my diet (it's hard when on vacation!). Was laid off on day zero. Skipped school when I came back.
Anyway, I'm not feeling the school vibe right now, but I think that falls off the shock of losing work. But, my head wasn't in it for what that company wanted. They expected 100% dedication to the product on and off the clock (which I wasn't willing to do...off the clock is me time), and for me to move my vacation to Comic Con. Couldn't do it. I had prepaid parking and hotel. I would stand to lose $1000 if I moved my vacation, and I'd miss Comic Con. Just couldn't do it.
I've got to go back to making sure that employers are aware of my upcoming vacations during interviews or within the first few days of hire, because I can't have these events that I prepay for hotel and such being force-canceled on my attendance part. Especially events that I might have to help run, where other people depend upon me.
I also feel that ten years of success, while not at the same height of income as others who have gotten their degrees sooner and also invested the work time, has somewhat proven that I don't need a degree to earn a feasibly nice income. I'm doing well as is, despite being a contractor for the better part of the last three years. I would like full-time employment, but I'd also like a supportive employer that is aware that I'm in school for the benefit of their productivity and not just to goof off. Even if it isn't directly related to my field, several of the knowledge and skills do transfer.
I'm off to code a game for my webcomic, draw several things, and finally get around to coloring updates. Fight scenes are hard to draw, dammit. No matter how much I LOVE drawing blood/bruises/cuts/etc.
Oh, and I have to pee.
And on a separate note, I've really been wanting to fight lately. Which is quite odd because between Kempo Karate and the boxing training, I don't have the skill to fight. Not even really spar. I can't shut-up my brain long enough to just react. I guess I just miss the training during the week since I'm still not in a viable financial/free time position to just have training on random days. I also hate group sessions.
