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seems like you have it sorted now waffles...
there is always a blurry line when it comes to decisions about career happiness and money...
and everyones line is different... for me there is a good balance in architecture.... and hopefully it is something im still enjoying in 20 years...

you have an amazing artistic streak... both talented and hard working it would seem, so im sure that you would eventually be making very good money as a visual artist/graphic designer.... so maybe you need to stick with the job you have now, continue doing a small amount of freelancing work so that your folio continues to build, and keep an eye out for decent paying jobs in the area.... you never know!!

^thanks scarf. yeah I guess I'll try to keep up with my portfolio, but it's not easy creating something decent while I'm at school still and doing a lot of reading + working part time.... but yeah you're right.

sugarstalker wrote:well, I guess you have to undercut the more established artists to make a name for yourself. I think I remember seeing some dude like this who did alot of work for free for some companies, if he was allowed to like advertise himself in the art, or something like that.

I don't do free work, nor do I think other artists should unless they are possibly in school. This sets a bad precedent, any person will take free over someone who's trying to make a living out of this. If everyone starts doing free work like this or cheaper than they should, other people are disadvantaged by this and you're screwing yourself over in the future. People get used to this and try to rip you off afterward when yo do try to market yourself.

So I think I quit my job tonight.

We had a HUGE motherfucker of a snowstorm on Tuesday and Wednesday. I walked the 3 kilometers to work tonight and it took me 45 minutes when it normally takes me 20-25. I get there all pissed off because of the shitty walk. I walk in and there are 3 guys working in my department and my buddy that works there walks up to me and said, "You're not working in here tonight, you have to work over in the grocery department."

There was no meeting, no asking me if I'd mind switching departments, nothing. So I turned on my heels, looked my manager and co-manager in the face and smiled and simply said, "Okay, open the front door 'cause I quit." They didn't say a word, they could see I was fuming with anger...clenching my fists. They let me out and I'm back home, still pissed as anything.

It may not seem like a big deal to you folks, but picture you waltzing into work one day and being told that you're going to do another job that you have little experience in, don't know anyone in that department, and you were given not a single heads up about it. This isn't the first time either that they've pissed me and others off. In the 4 years that I've been there, the entire night crew has gone through 60+ people who quit or got fired.

That company is fucked. I can't believe the company I work for is in the Top 100 Employers in Canada. Bullshit.

Well, it looks like it's time to brush up my resume and start pounding the streets again.

Look at the positive side bud, it could be the start of something new! I worked the night shift at Loblaws a few years back and only lasted a couple of months... Really didn't get treated well either. Hopefully everything works out for you... Easier said than done when it comes to quitting a job, but I probably wouldn't head back if I were you.

It just blows my mind though that our store hasn't taken a step back and said, "Hmmm...we've lost well over 60 employees JUST from the night shift alone...what are we doing wrong?" They probably just think, "Ah, it's a hard shift...no one wants to work it." I'll agree with that statement to a point. Not a lot of people want to work 11 at night until 7:30 in the morning. But it's really not a terrible job...it's just the management that drives me nuts.

It's very difficult to work for a company that manages out of fear. They strike fear into your heart that if you do something wrong, or don't get everything done 110% that you'll suffer some reprecussions such as getting your shifts cut, to getting suspended or fired. They also never point out anything positive that you've done. It's always, "How come this wasn't done?" You could work your ass to the bone and be drenched with sweat to get 9 out of 10 things done and all they focus on is the one thing that wasn't done.

I'm one of those types of people who loves praise for a job well done, which I feel I do 90% of the time. I think you're right Chris. I should try to look on the bright side that things happen for a reason and maybe I'll get a much more enjoyable job soon.

abbyroad wrote:Spri7e and CTCF you guys stick to the debate and do not devolve into cursing and flaming. and that is why i RESPECT and will miss you guys

Tis a sad day on weegee, sad indeed.

Imma call this "The Great Divide of 2011"

Yes..it will be a chapter in my book....that I'm writing about all of you. Wish you woulda been nice to me now huh!?

weedguru_waffles wrote:^thanks scarf. yeah I guess I'll try to keep up with my portfolio, but it's not easy creating something decent while I'm at school still and doing a lot of reading + working part time.... but yeah you're right.

sugarstalker wrote:well, I guess you have to undercut the more established artists to make a name for yourself. I think I remember seeing some dude like this who did alot of work for free for some companies, if he was allowed to like advertise himself in the art, or something like that.

I don't do free work, nor do I think other artists should unless they are possibly in school. This sets a bad precedent, any person will take free over someone who's trying to make a living out of this. If everyone starts doing free work like this or cheaper than they should, other people are disadvantaged by this and you're screwing yourself over in the future. People get used to this and try to rip you off afterward when yo do try to market yourself.

Maybe, but charging the same fee as a well established, and well referenced artist doesn't seem like a good business plan to me, because if they have to pay the same, why go to a new one who might be shit? also, not all companies have the budget to hire an artist, but by offering it with only advertisement for yourself as pay, I don't think that would be a dumb idea.

what is the smallest size cut to require stitches?

Gorecore wrote:It just blows my mind though that our store hasn't taken a step back and said, "Hmmm...we've lost well over 60 employees JUST from the night shift alone...what are we doing wrong?" They probably just think, "Ah, it's a hard shift...no one wants to work it." I'll agree with that statement to a point. Not a lot of people want to work 11 at night until 7:30 in the morning. But it's really not a terrible job...it's just the management that drives me nuts.

It's very difficult to work for a company that manages out of fear. They strike fear into your heart that if you do something wrong, or don't get everything done 110% that you'll suffer some reprecussions such as getting your shifts cut, to getting suspended or fired. They also never point out anything positive that you've done. It's always, "How come this wasn't done?" You could work your ass to the bone and be drenched with sweat to get 9 out of 10 things done and all they focus on is the one thing that wasn't done.

I'm one of those types of people who loves praise for a job well done, which I feel I do 90% of the time. I think you're right Chris. I should try to look on the bright side that things happen for a reason and maybe I'll get a much more enjoyable job soon.

yeah that sucks man...
like crhis said, hopefully you will find something new and more enjoyable...

Shit Keith that is tough indeed.

But you're a lovable,dependable guy so I know you'll be find a new,better job soon man, don't give up !

I'm gonna lay in my bathtub for a while, sick as fuck again, nose clogged head's about to explode,cold fever, fun!

welcome

^ Charrliieeee. How are ya?



So..no one gives a shit that spri7e and ctcf left?

Otay.

Where did they announce they were leaving?

And as far as I know anyone can come and go, most come back so I'm not worried

How are you Green? Been a while!

andriaSRH wrote:^ Charrliieeee. How are ya?



So..no one gives a shit that spri7e and ctcf left?

Otay.

you know i care.
nuff said




welcome back dr greenthumb!

hows it been goin brah?

AbbyRoad wrote:

andriaSRH wrote:^ Charrliieeee. How are ya?



So..no one gives a shit that spri7e and ctcf left?

Otay.

you know i care.
nuff said

I know, you know,that I know,that you care.

Unlike some heartless chumps around here.

WeedGuru_Flow wrote:Where did they announce they were leaving?

And as far as I know anyone can come and go, most come back so I'm not worried

How are you Green? Been a while!

Dude..get off it.



If I don't post for a while I just want you all to know I probably banned because I was practicing my right to freedom of speech.