Well, I haven't done a long post in a while and I should probably fill everyone in on what's been going on with me, because while it can seem like nothing, it's really a lot. Or maybe it's the other way around, it's hard to tell.
So, good news first -- yes, Christy and I are dating. Yes, we know many of you saw it coming. Thank you very much. I'm very happy about the whole thing and that's the most important thing.
Now, the not so good news. Yeah, I'm still unemployed and still on the job hunt. The hardest part about the whole thing is not losing your faith. It feels like I've sent my resume out to every corner of the globe thusfar and that no one really seems interested. I had a phone interview with Cryptic a few weeks ago, but they aren't looking to hire for another month or two, and that's tough to hear. After a while, it's almost like you've seen every job listing there is and sent them at least a copy of your resume, maybe called or faxed them. Hell, some days I feel like going door to door and knocking on these companies until someone gives me a job would be a good idea. One of my friends from Westwood has found himself a new job, and he said it took him a little bit, but still, it felt like he was doing a lot more interviewing and that people were more interested in him than they were in me. It's tough, not letting your spirits slide.You have to keep telling yourself -- you're not a bad person, you're not a bad employee, you do in fact have some worth as a human being. I know the job market is rough, believe me I know, and I know that my industry is not necessarily the most stable of places, but it's disheartening.
And I'm not just looking in the gaming industry, for those of you who are convinced I'm being narrowminded about my search. I'm pretty wide in looking at anything I'm even remotely qualified for. Writing, editing, production, design, PR, marketing ... shit, I'm one step away from calling up Best Buy and looking to see if they need assistant managers. Maybe I can go work in a record shop and totally transform my life into "High Fidelity". I don't mean to get down, but I'm frustrated. I feel like I'm already banging the drum so loud my hands are going to give way. But still I worry. What if it isn't the market? What if it is me? I'm tired of being at home every day and not feeling like I'm accomplishing anything professionally. I want to get back to work and get back out there. I want to be putting in hours and collecting a paycheck and feeling like I'm doing something with my life... *sigh* ... I know, I know, it's not that reassuring to all of you, but it is the biggest problem in my life right now. This constant fear that I can't pull it together.
Who knows... E3 is in a few weeks, and I'll bring copies of my resume there and schmooze with as many people as I can, see if I can get anyone interested in me. I think I have a lot to offer any potential employer, I just have to get them to hear me say that.
So, good news first -- yes, Christy and I are dating. Yes, we know many of you saw it coming. Thank you very much. I'm very happy about the whole thing and that's the most important thing.
Now, the not so good news. Yeah, I'm still unemployed and still on the job hunt. The hardest part about the whole thing is not losing your faith. It feels like I've sent my resume out to every corner of the globe thusfar and that no one really seems interested. I had a phone interview with Cryptic a few weeks ago, but they aren't looking to hire for another month or two, and that's tough to hear. After a while, it's almost like you've seen every job listing there is and sent them at least a copy of your resume, maybe called or faxed them. Hell, some days I feel like going door to door and knocking on these companies until someone gives me a job would be a good idea. One of my friends from Westwood has found himself a new job, and he said it took him a little bit, but still, it felt like he was doing a lot more interviewing and that people were more interested in him than they were in me. It's tough, not letting your spirits slide.You have to keep telling yourself -- you're not a bad person, you're not a bad employee, you do in fact have some worth as a human being. I know the job market is rough, believe me I know, and I know that my industry is not necessarily the most stable of places, but it's disheartening.
And I'm not just looking in the gaming industry, for those of you who are convinced I'm being narrowminded about my search. I'm pretty wide in looking at anything I'm even remotely qualified for. Writing, editing, production, design, PR, marketing ... shit, I'm one step away from calling up Best Buy and looking to see if they need assistant managers. Maybe I can go work in a record shop and totally transform my life into "High Fidelity". I don't mean to get down, but I'm frustrated. I feel like I'm already banging the drum so loud my hands are going to give way. But still I worry. What if it isn't the market? What if it is me? I'm tired of being at home every day and not feeling like I'm accomplishing anything professionally. I want to get back to work and get back out there. I want to be putting in hours and collecting a paycheck and feeling like I'm doing something with my life... *sigh* ... I know, I know, it's not that reassuring to all of you, but it is the biggest problem in my life right now. This constant fear that I can't pull it together.
Who knows... E3 is in a few weeks, and I'll bring copies of my resume there and schmooze with as many people as I can, see if I can get anyone interested in me. I think I have a lot to offer any potential employer, I just have to get them to hear me say that.
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