Jobs

[Rockin Robbin]

Just got hired as an intern at a massive advertising agency in SF - stoked! The pay is shit ($250/week) but at least I've got my foot in the door. Hopefully after the three month internship they'll hire me on full time.

[Sleazy]

Feels like I have started my own software consulting company. Just got payment for my first invoice where I've billed for someone elses time. Got my web site updated, have multiple leads for more clients, have multiple leads for recruiting opportunities. Making more money and paying lower taxes than ever, which I know is so fucked.

however, feeling more unsure of myself than ever. Its crazy. Used to be that every career milestone felt like it was overdue but now I'm constantly worried that I'm in over my head and that it'll all come crashing down. I'm even stressing about silly shit like how do I represent myself. If some asks what do you do, what should I say. Its really just a lot to try and balance. I feel like I've gone far enough that there is no going back but then have a huge fear of failing. Its been a life long dream to do my own business but now that I've got a little something going its a bit stressful keeping up. Maybe 10-12 hour days are just getting to me.

[shit_for_brains]

Just got hired as an intern at a massive advertising agency in SF - stoked! The pay is shit ($250/week) but at least I've got my foot in the door. Hopefully after the three month internship they'll hire me on full time.

Doing what? I have an advertising background but I'm in education currently. I wouldn't pin all your hopes on a full-time thing after the internship. Generally after the three months, they'll offer another three months. Then maybe again after that. It's actually not a bad thing for you, because you get to re-negotiate pay every three months.

[paraquat]

Feels like I have started my own software consulting company. Just got payment for my first invoice where I've billed for someone elses time. Got my web site updated, have multiple leads for more clients, have multiple leads for recruiting opportunities. Making more money and paying lower taxes than ever, which I know is so fucked.

however, feeling more unsure of myself than ever. Its crazy. Used to be that every career milestone felt like it was overdue but now I'm constantly worried that I'm in over my head and that it'll all come crashing down. I'm even stressing about silly shit like how do I represent myself. If some asks what do you do, what should I say. Its really just a lot to try and balance. I feel like I've gone far enough that there is no going back but then have a huge fear of failing. Its been a life long dream to do my own business but now that I've got a little something going its a bit stressful keeping up. Maybe 10-12 hour days are just getting to me.

Sounds like you have the success shivers bro! Good luck!

[posguy]

graphic designer

[botefdunn]

peace to anybody else spending this time of year in northern cali!

[baroque_0bama]

I used to be a sous chef, but now I just make coffee.

Same hourly, and now tips? I think so.

[paraquat]

16-22 kitchen monkey
22-26 instant replay sports guy
26-30 master control
30-31 editor/videographer/motion graphics guy

[Random Matt]

Sleazy- I think it's healthy to keep perspective and be aware of potential negative scenarios, just don't get an ulcer worrying.

how do I represent myself. If some asks what do you do, what should I say.

I loathe this question.  I reply with "Artist", though I make no money from my own art.  With my skills I would be better off in NYC but I really like my lifestyle in Philly.  For work I freelance on doing many different types of jobs.  My favorite is installing artwork, though the work is generally only around during the Spring and Fall when galleries are changing exhibitions.  I also work as a photo assistant on commercial and editorial shoots; moving equipment, setting up lights, and other tasks the photographer is too busy to do.  There's a lot of standing around, but it's rad when I can charge a full day rate for 3 or 4 hours.  Other things I do: artist assistant, fabricator, document artworks, and over the summer I painted houses when there was no other work.  

Currently I am putting together a proposal for an artwork at the airport. 14 people, including myself, are competing for 3 commissions with budgets ranging from $25000-44000.  This is my first experience with Public Art and it's stressful.  I do yearn for the day when my art is paying the bills, for now the stipend from the proposal will pay December's rent.

[Sleazy]

i feel you on the ulcer. my business partner jokes that entrepreneurs start working 80 hours so they can stop working 40. i think the stress is the same, you quite your day job which isn't stressful to take on more stress.

for representing yourself at this point i feel down playing things as much as possible is the best approach. i've been going with, "i own a very small consulting business".

[DISTANT RUMOURS]

Graphic designer for a magazine and I also do my own thing.

www.behance.net/hakondesigns

[Candygirl]

14 - 18: Local super market
18 - 20: Border shop, carrying crates
21 - 25: Getting money to study from the state.  Helping out my granddad (he`s a carpenter).
25 - now: Still getting money from the state for my studies.
Sending medicine to pharmacies and hospitals. It's good money: Good overall wage, double salary on overtime(sometimes thrice)            and getting medicine without prescription for repurchase price).

[Sleazy]

Graphic designer for a magazine and I also do my own thing.

www.behance.net/hakondesigns

wow man, nice branding work you do. check your pm, i'd be interested in hearing more about your services.

[the snake]

fuck jobs, just milkin' the society and skating when i want to...

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

work at a university in admissions counseling/ student recruitment. as a result i travel o/s quite a bit (on average about 1 week out of every month). also do translating/ interpreting for my office where needed and manage our business with a few o/s education consultancy agencies that have contracts with us. never work overtime when i'm on campus, i get summer/ winter break and 2 bonuses a year so i definitely can't complain. thinking of doing a post-grad certificate at some point and becoming a high school careers counselor back in australia if i can because my current position is only for a max of 5 years.    

[Mouth]

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Graphic designer for a magazine and I also do my own thing.

www.behance.net/hakondesigns

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wow man, nice branding work you do. check your pm, i'd be interested in hearing more about your services.

Wow indeed. Very nice work.

[GoodguyEh]

forensic photographer for Toronto Police, also do a bit of fingerprinting. Only started last month so haven't had to photograph a corpse yet luckily

[Wall of Nausea]

penis enhancement specialist

[dillanharp]

[VHS]

I shoot birds at the airport.

[vegan*shawn]

I work for a non profit. I work in a day program for handicapped adults and I also drive the buses for our outings, volunteer sites and work programs. I don't get paid enough, but I leave work feeling like I did something good.

[Sleazy]

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i feel you on the ulcer. my business partner jokes that entrepreneurs start working 80 hours so they can stop working 40. i think the stress is the same, you quite your day job which isn't stressful to take on more stress.

for representing yourself at this point i feel down playing things as much as possible is the best approach. i've been going with, "i own a very small consulting business".

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Congratulations on your success Sleazy!

Playing things down is a great approach. Nothing is worse than people who create titles that exalt themselves to obscene proportions.?  I also find that wearing a tie/dressing nice is a good approach to take (makes you feel more professional).?  Apparently feelings of inadequacy also afflict individuals who are grad students or are new entrepreneurs, a friend forwarded me an article about it.?  I think the key is to believe in yourself or at the very minimum "fake it till you make it".?  Sounds like you've already made it, so you don't really need to fake it.

I started dressing more professional about 2 years back. I think it helps a lot even in a casual town like Austin. If your giving someone a lot of money to do work for you I think it helps to come across as them focused in every way.

[neonblitz]

i smoke weed

[the snake]

i smoke weed

haha

[Smell Good]

Any of you guys work 3rd shift jobs? I may be getting a nightshift job soon and I'm not sure how I feel about the shift.

How do you reconcile your sleep schedule on weekends/days off?

[Kain]

I'm an operations analyst at Goldman Sachs, looking for a new job back in Cali right now though

[Steve]

I work at a company that makes machine guns for the US military and our allies. I'm sure you'll notice the Vans in the video.

[colin]

I work for a non profit. I work in a day program for handicapped adults and I also drive the buses for our outings, volunteer sites and work programs. I don't get paid enough, but I leave work feeling like I did something good.

I have a buddy who says that people who do work to serve society, like you, are underpaid because the people that control the pay know that they are intrinsically rewarded for their work.

[Kain]

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I'm an operations analyst at Goldman Sachs, looking for a new job back in Cali right now though

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What's the turnover like in ops at GS? JPMC's was around 2 years--constant poaching from Barclay's. 

This was "recommended reading" in our office, you might find it pretty hilarious: http://www.amazon.com/Damn-Feels-Good-Be-Banker/dp/1401309682/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435503854&sr=8-1&keywords=damn+it+feels+good+to+be+a+banker

 

turnover actually isn't very high here, most people want to stay forever.  though i definitely don't want to be in my boss's shoes in my future, so i'm looking elsewhere now.  tons of backstabbing and people staying past normal hours to get ahead of the others on our teams, and ops isn't even front office to condone that kind of cutthroat environment.  that's just my opinion but the salary's awesome, no doubt. are you in ops? 

also i'll check out that book, looks solid!

[Kain]

And there are so many places you can go after ops, I'm sure you will be able to land something awesome in CA; if you find yourself in/near PA this summer, hit me up and I'll buy you a beer.

i appreciate that! thanks man, i'm never really over in PA but sounds great.  if you're ever in Manhattan, hit me up sometime.  GS has been a grind, looking forward to something new.  I'm in the final stages of some interviews with finance companies in downtown LA right now, as well as in NYC so fingers crossed.

on a somewhat unrelated side note, i ran into Mark Gonzales on Wall Street not too long ago.  i called out his name and he actually came over and talked to me for a good 5 minutes.  some of the best 5 minutes of my life. the conversation went from him talking about how every stair and ledge is curbed in the city now, to his life over in Lyon, France, then to him trash talking roller bladers.  looking back, i should've got a picture or autograph from him but he seemed too into the zone to be bothered with that shit.  but damn was that a great day.