Well, it finally happened, the CEO of the company sent out a mass e-mail declaring there will be voluntary 'separation from the company' (read layoffs) and voluntary early retirements starting now and then involuntary 'separation' starting next year. Happy Halloween!
I don't think my job is in danger, but I'm not going to take a chance. Starting today my main priority is finding a new job and everything else has to be put on hold. However, since I'll be putting my portfolio on a website soon I'll probably work the stuff I'm doing into the site, which means I'll probably still be working on a few things as I go along (mainly the Drifter model since it's close to being finished).... I just hope my parents haven't turned my old room into a storage closet...
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Do nothing...
Doing nothing is really nice! This is the first day since Friday since I've used my laptop... granted I was out of town over the weekend, but last night I chose not to use my computer and it was nice to finally do nothing. Of course, my best friend would remind me that doing nothing is a luxury and that I shouldn't pat myself on the back. I appreciate where she's coming from because I know working for yourself and being a good parent leaves alone time in the dust... you never really get down time because you always have to be prepared for your kids' needs as all good parents know. I'm not a parent, so I'm just guessing.
Anyway, I don't think people realize the effort necessary for me to do creative/artistic things when I've been forehead deep in science and mathematics all day. It's equivalent to driving in one direction all day, then half way through the day you have to turn completely around and try to get past where you began before it's time to stop for the day. I make a 180 degree turn every day to try and work on projects and it can get stressful at times. My mind just isn't in creative mode when I leave work. It happens every day and I get tired, so doing nothing was nice for a change. It would be really nice if my profession and hobbies were in the same realm. I'm not complaining, I like being able to handle the technical and artistic, I just wish everyone was aware that it's not like flipping a switch on command, it's more like Sisyphus rolling a boulder up hill all day just to have it roll to the bottom again and again, I may make a little progress but I'm actually always starting over.
Anyway, I don't think people realize the effort necessary for me to do creative/artistic things when I've been forehead deep in science and mathematics all day. It's equivalent to driving in one direction all day, then half way through the day you have to turn completely around and try to get past where you began before it's time to stop for the day. I make a 180 degree turn every day to try and work on projects and it can get stressful at times. My mind just isn't in creative mode when I leave work. It happens every day and I get tired, so doing nothing was nice for a change. It would be really nice if my profession and hobbies were in the same realm. I'm not complaining, I like being able to handle the technical and artistic, I just wish everyone was aware that it's not like flipping a switch on command, it's more like Sisyphus rolling a boulder up hill all day just to have it roll to the bottom again and again, I may make a little progress but I'm actually always starting over.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Job Search
Crap, things aren't looking too rosy at work. There may or may not be alot of work to cover all the employees for 2008. Nothing is certain, good or bad, but I'm getting the impression that if I found a new job tomorrow that it would probably be a good idea to take it. I'm sure I could find enough projects to work on at my job to make it through next yea, but I'm going to step up my search for new employment and see what I find within a 3 hour radius. If you know of any jobs that will pay me lots of money to draw and create stuff, let me know :D
Monday, October 08, 2007
Stuff Added
I added three counters and a calendar on the right side. I added counters for the next three major Holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Why? Well, when October hits I literally make a calendar and countdown the days until Christmas. It's probably a remnant of my childhood but also I really enjoy the Christmas season, I even plan a trip for my family to a huge Christmas store in northeast Michigan... I almost never buy anything there, I just like to go! Maybe I'll write more on my Christmas-itis later.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Where are my keys?
Have you ever seen an action movie where at some point in the story two people need to turn two keys simultaneously in order to activate something, launch a missile or some other plot device? I have and I can see how that applies to everything in life. Everything you want to do or want to accomplish in life usually takes one other person willing to turn the key with you in order to move ahead.
Hmmm... strange analogies seem to be one of my strengths.
This could apply to a job, even if you're self-employed, someone needs to purchase your ideas or pay for your time which means they have the second key. If I want to get a new job then I have to find someone willing to employ my skills. This can apply to relationships too, if one person turns the key and the other one does too then all is well... however if only one person turns the key then it can lead to disappointment and pain... another option is to make the other person turn the key, but I'm pretty sure that's a felony anywhere you go.
Granted, in a military sense two keys are required so that someone doesn't accidentally freak out and start nuking places, but I guess the analogy still applies. Who do you trust to turn the key in most (or all) situations with you? Can you rely on them to acknowledge their share of the responsibility if things go bad or share in the accolades when things go well?
Anyway, the point is almost everything in life needs two keys to be turned willingly otherwise you'll probably need a lawyer. I'm fairly law abiding and thus don't necessarily need a lawyer, but I really want one (based on personal experience).
Hmmm... strange analogies seem to be one of my strengths.
This could apply to a job, even if you're self-employed, someone needs to purchase your ideas or pay for your time which means they have the second key. If I want to get a new job then I have to find someone willing to employ my skills. This can apply to relationships too, if one person turns the key and the other one does too then all is well... however if only one person turns the key then it can lead to disappointment and pain... another option is to make the other person turn the key, but I'm pretty sure that's a felony anywhere you go.
Granted, in a military sense two keys are required so that someone doesn't accidentally freak out and start nuking places, but I guess the analogy still applies. Who do you trust to turn the key in most (or all) situations with you? Can you rely on them to acknowledge their share of the responsibility if things go bad or share in the accolades when things go well?
Anyway, the point is almost everything in life needs two keys to be turned willingly otherwise you'll probably need a lawyer. I'm fairly law abiding and thus don't necessarily need a lawyer, but I really want one (based on personal experience).
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Busy Saturday
This last Saturday was a really busy day for me. Among other things, I spent 10-12 hours on a flash animation for a friend of mine, it turned out ok although it could be better. The basis for the animation is a game called 'Puzzle Pirates', my friend's group is called 'Morgan's Marauders' or 'MM' hence the visual reference to m&m's in the animation, they wanted an animation for a planned attack on a Brigand King and his island and I agreed to do it for free. The end shows the main officers of the group conquering the Brigand King Take a look, if you wish.
Monday, October 01, 2007
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