Daily affirmations of a word mercenary
Career Category
This category tracks my various job hunts, career angst, bill issues, and money woes over the year. If you’re interested in my career stuff, you might want to check out my portfolio.
RE: blogging project at work
*Me:* Will you read this letter to [some important blogging people] and tell me if it looks ok?
*Coworker:* Sure. [Reads]
*Coworker:* Um, the part where you say the prospect of working with them on this project makes you want to wet yourself from excitement? That can probably be deleted.
*Me:* You think?
*Coworker:* Mmyyyeah.
*Me:* Yeah, you’re probably right.
Interesting to read this article…meanwhile, I’m preparing for a meeting at work focusing on blog product strategies. Very nice to not only be at risk of losing my job for my blog, but actually be using my blog for my job. Nice.
I consider myself blessed.
*Manager:* …And so, if we can just target the language of the splash page toward these less tech-savvy users, I think we’ll really benefit.
*Me:* But here’s the thing: if these users are such ingénues that they don’t know what “hosting plan” means, do we really want them as customers?
*Manager:* Ingénue?
*Tech guy:* She means newbie.
*Me:* Yes, I mean newbie.
Employment
28
Jan
2003
In: Career
I’ve been keeping secrets from you. Last Thursday I had a job interview for a content development job with a web hosting company in El Segundo (as in “I left my wallet in…“), which is 15 minutes south of lovely Venice, CA.
Just dropped out of the race for this job. I lied: it does matter where the LA office is located. 3-4 hours a day in the car would destroy me.
Wolves @ Bay
20
Nov
2002
In: Career
For the first time in a year or so, my editor over at Amazon.com (Segway retailer!) has given me a sizable chunk of reviews to do this month. This is good! Keeps the wolves at bay, rent paid, and rats fed for another month. There are also two unconfirmed freelance projects on the horizon.
Job Interview Cancelled
4
Nov
2002
In: Career
Far from bad news, this job interview cancellation is a bit of a relief. Why, you ask? Well, sit down. (Oh wait: you’re probably already sitting down. Who stands at the computer?) Here’s a story for you:
During my visit to LA in July, I interviewed with an agency that came highly recommended to me by my former agent in Seattle. During the interview, the new agent told me that she already knew the perfect company for me — in fact they were right across the street, and she’d love to walk me over!
Sadly, the hiring manager across the way wasn’t in her office, but I did ask my new agent about the company so that I could do some research.
The building across the street was Herbalife’s world headquarters.
Again.
No photos of any sort, but Joshua Tree was lovely, as always.
I am so tired.
I have a job interview on Monday. I’m not talking about it any more than that. If you want to know details, you can e-mail me. (Read about it here.)
Erm, never mind.
14
Oct
2002
In: Career
Sigh…
Looks like I’ll be back in the job hunt. By my own choice.
Job Interview
10
Oct
2002
In: Career
I have an interview for this job tomorrow morning:
PART-TIME PERSONAL ASST. to nationally syndicated advice/humor newspaper columnist and author (published, of course!) who also appears on TV. Must be very smart, self-starter, literate, highly-organized, excellent writing/editing ability, w/own working car. Venice location. Approx. 20 hrs/wk — minimum 3 days, M-F.
**Fax res/cover letter explaining why you’re the one for the job to 310-000-0000.
**include a brief sample of your writing. No poetry or screenplay pages.
It’s certainly not a high paying job, but the columnist’s house (where I’d be working) is only a few blocks from mine, and her writing is just my style. Could be a great opportunity to learn a lot while covering the cost of my rent.
RE: blogging project at work
*Me:* Will you read this letter to [some important blogging people] and tell me if it looks ok?
*Coworker:* Sure. [Reads]
*Coworker:* Um, the part where you say the prospect of working with them on this project makes you want to wet yourself from excitement? That can probably be deleted.
*Me:* You think?
*Coworker:* Mmyyyeah.
*Me:* Yeah, you’re probably right.
Interesting to read this article…meanwhile, I’m preparing for a meeting at work focusing on blog product strategies. Very nice to not only be at risk of losing my job for my blog, but actually be using my blog for my job. Nice.
I consider myself blessed.
*Manager:* …And so, if we can just target the language of the splash page toward these less tech-savvy users, I think we’ll really benefit.
*Me:* But here’s the thing: if these users are such ingénues that they don’t know what “hosting plan” means, do we really want them as customers?
*Manager:* Ingénue?
*Tech guy:* She means newbie.
*Me:* Yes, I mean newbie.
Employment
28 Jan 2003 In: CareerI’ve been keeping secrets from you. Last Thursday I had a job interview for a content development job with a web hosting company in El Segundo (as in “I left my wallet in…“), which is 15 minutes south of lovely Venice, CA.
Just dropped out of the race for this job. I lied: it does matter where the LA office is located. 3-4 hours a day in the car would destroy me.
Wolves @ Bay
20 Nov 2002 In: CareerFor the first time in a year or so, my editor over at Amazon.com (Segway retailer!) has given me a sizable chunk of reviews to do this month. This is good! Keeps the wolves at bay, rent paid, and rats fed for another month. There are also two unconfirmed freelance projects on the horizon.
Job Interview Cancelled
4 Nov 2002 In: CareerFar from bad news, this job interview cancellation is a bit of a relief. Why, you ask? Well, sit down. (Oh wait: you’re probably already sitting down. Who stands at the computer?) Here’s a story for you:
During my visit to LA in July, I interviewed with an agency that came highly recommended to me by my former agent in Seattle. During the interview, the new agent told me that she already knew the perfect company for me — in fact they were right across the street, and she’d love to walk me over!
Sadly, the hiring manager across the way wasn’t in her office, but I did ask my new agent about the company so that I could do some research.
The building across the street was Herbalife’s world headquarters.
Again.
No photos of any sort, but Joshua Tree was lovely, as always.
I am so tired.
I have a job interview on Monday. I’m not talking about it any more than that. If you want to know details, you can e-mail me. (Read about it here.)
Erm, never mind.
14 Oct 2002 In: CareerSigh…
Looks like I’ll be back in the job hunt. By my own choice.
Job Interview
10 Oct 2002 In: CareerI have an interview for this job tomorrow morning:
PART-TIME PERSONAL ASST. to nationally syndicated advice/humor newspaper columnist and author (published, of course!) who also appears on TV. Must be very smart, self-starter, literate, highly-organized, excellent writing/editing ability, w/own working car. Venice location. Approx. 20 hrs/wk — minimum 3 days, M-F.
**Fax res/cover letter explaining why you’re the one for the job to 310-000-0000.
**include a brief sample of your writing. No poetry or screenplay pages.
It’s certainly not a high paying job, but the columnist’s house (where I’d be working) is only a few blocks from mine, and her writing is just my style. Could be a great opportunity to learn a lot while covering the cost of my rent.
Hey there. I'm Ariel Meadow Stallings, a native Seattleite who's written my way up and down the Left Coast. Electrolicious is where I post daily randomata, but I also write for a living. My first book, Offbeat Bride, was published last year.
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