| determine my future |
[Apr. 14th, 2009|09:40 pm] |
So, here's my deal: for seven years I did magazine layout for a real-estate publication. The job was easy, but I hated it. I wanted to do comedy/video instead. I quit that job, then had a long-term freelance job in layout. That gig ended, and I decided to make my move, switch over to video and comedy, whatever it took. Then the economy went to shit.
I've had some good video gigs, but I'm not really making enough money to survive. This week, taxes pretty much wiped me out.
I've been looking/applying for jobs, but without much luck. Most steady jobs in TV require more experience than I have.
Today I found a job in graphic design that looks almost exactly like the job I left. It's even at another real estate publication. I am eminently qualified for it, but it also would be a depressing step backwards. And they say it's entry level, which means it won't pay well. Of course, I could take it, and keep looking for video gigs while I was there, but I've always been lousy at looking for work when I have work. I've got a few leads on other job possibilities in the entertainment industry, but nothing I would even come close to banking on. Do I take this job? Do I keep holding out?
Poll #1383802 job
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllDo I take the job?
PS: I have a standing offer, if you get me a job, or tell me about a job that I apply for and get, and they keep me around for a year, I'll give you $500. $1000 if it's awesome. |
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| intolerance |
[Mar. 23rd, 2009|10:48 am] |
Or, if you don't enjoy horrible diarrhea and stomach cramps, here's another option to consider: Don't drink milk. |
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| x-files |
[Mar. 18th, 2009|12:00 am] |
too exhausted right now, but please remind me to write a post about how the latest X-Files movie is the worst movie ever made. Should have listened to your advice, ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) lunchcat.
Holy shit was that movie bad. |
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| help! |
[Mar. 11th, 2009|04:52 pm] |
Please help win some money by voting for this video:
http://www.tinyurl.com/aozlva
Registration is a little bit of a pain. Sorry about that.
Love,
Stephen |
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| evidence |
[Feb. 27th, 2009|03:34 pm] |
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Just trying to make sure I have this straight: Bishop Williamson believes that eating a cracker that magically transforms into the flesh of a guy who has been dead for 2000 years, and is also the son of God, will help you get into heaven. But he doesn't think the Holocaust happened because of "lack of evidence?" |
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| Mummy |
[Feb. 14th, 2009|02:46 pm] |
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| By Invitation Only! |
[Feb. 12th, 2009|09:10 am] |
Ladies and Gentleman, don't even try to apply for membership to this exclusive club. This mofo is by invitation only. |
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| nytimes parody |
[Feb. 5th, 2009|12:00 am] |
The New York Times parody I've been working on is finally live.
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| Joel on CBS |
[Jan. 9th, 2009|10:32 am] |
For those that missed it, here's Joel on CBS:
His part starts at the 1:28 mark. And you have to watch a little ad first.
I love it whenever they use clips the "More Beef in More Places" video, one of the most ridiculous ones he's made. |
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| DS9 was the most boring sci-fi show of all time |
[Jan. 5th, 2009|03:31 pm] |
Ever since college, when I get sick, I watch episodes of Star Trek. It's soothing. Right now I'm up to season 3 of Deep Space 9, which is the most boring sci-fi show ever made. The writing is awful, Avery Brooks, the lead character, is one of the worst actors ever to appear on television. It's one of the only outer-space shows without a space ship. And instead of dealing with strange, eerie space monsters, the show mostly deals with the inner-politics of a fictional government on a planet we almost never get to actually see. It's like they took everything that could possibly be interesting about a science fiction show and crossed it off their to-do list.
What's left? Scenes like this one, from the episode I watched last night:
Enjoy. |
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| Really, Microsoft? |
[Dec. 6th, 2008|11:35 am] |
I know the "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ads must be driving you crazy, but is this really the angle you wanna be taking?
"What? You having problems with your Excel file? I'll take you DOWN, motherfucker!"
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| The Return of Wasted Words |
[Nov. 12th, 2008|12:14 pm] |
 Wasted Words is back! New host <lj user="rjwhite">, same old gang (<lj user="shekb">,<lj user="007donuts">, <lj user="andrewl"> and me.
Subscribe on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=278905179
OR check out or brand-ass-new website, http://www.wastedwords.net
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