Comments | spicetrader: Getting a Job

spicetrader

Getting a Job

Aug 06, 2003 08:38

I promised myself that I wouldn't even think about work until after this weekend. That was unrealistic. I'm having a hard time still believing that I can be happy doing any job because all jobs are the same. You do something for X time in exchange for Y dollars. In my last job, I thought I was working for a superbly superb company that actually ( Read more... )

Comments 16

sciencegeek August 6 2003, 09:06:19 UTC

Umm...well there was one hiring here...I doubt however, you want to move to my home town.

spicetrader August 6 2003, 09:11:26 UTC

Oh even better, a Canadian NFP! If only I could take the weather from here with me.

sciencegeek August 6 2003, 09:16:32 UTC

I hear Vancouver isn't so bad...Mind you there is a lot of rain...but no snow...

Lauren

mrnastey August 6 2003, 09:21:53 UTC

Don't do it man. Non-Profits suck in general.

spicetrader August 6 2003, 09:53:27 UTC

what's the most evil legal thing I could possibly do?

mrnastey August 6 2003, 09:54:42 UTC

Bounty hunter?

mrnastey August 6 2003, 09:55:21 UTC

Episcople Bishop?

Thread 8

dreamervictoria August 6 2003, 09:28:01 UTC

Want to start a cafe with me?

I've got a few concepts at this point, but I'm really trying hard not to think about any of the creative aspects right now. I know enough creative people that that won't be a problem. Right now I'm looking into loans, how to write business proposals, etc, etc. In fact, I was going to write Michelle this morning and ask her what sorts of useful leads she could offer... Does she want to start a cafe with me too?

spicetrader August 6 2003, 09:49:57 UTC

This is worth talking about! We should talk in person though. Michelle has talked about opening a coffee shop/net access/deli and I'm looking into art galleries. These things all fit together to some varying degrees, yes? Anyway, I'd like to hear about your your vision for a cafe...

mrnastey August 6 2003, 10:06:03 UTC

You guys could do some sort of noveau folk art gallery coffee spa...

"Manet Monet "
"Van Gogh Gogh Gogh"
or maybe "Dick Trickle's Hard Folk Cafe"

"You do something for X time in exchange for Y dollars." dark_angel69 August 7 2003, 15:48:54 UTC

That "something" is what makes all jobs different, not the same.

If I was working at McDonald's again I would be doing QUITE a different task than I would be where I am now.

If your looking for a company with a soul who CARES about their products and not their income, I recommend finding start-ups. Yes, there tends to be more work involved but they REALLY care about the work they are doing. That's where I am (though I got lucky and don't have a lot of work) and I love this environment.

confusedpillow August 9 2003, 01:14:23 UTC

yeah, jobs are a bitch like that.....
so spoiled with being a musician.....or in some cases not - but I have creative freedom - and I sure as fuck care about my product.......
but, it's not paying the bills yet. thinking of driving delivery vans for an organic food company. I would get free food apparently, and I'm a freak, cause I love driving.
or, yeah...cool food industry. making assorted coffee drinks and juggling orders and running around like a maniac doing it sounds like fun.
I would've thought after college and working more I would never miss retail, but it's simple - and the customer can see your face, and they take the proudct right out of your hands.
there's a certain integrity about that.