Well. It was bound to happen. Even I could only fail for so long.
Yes, kids, that's right. I. Got. A. Job.
Yes, I, the self-doubting king of emo, found a job.
All joking aside, I really did get an offer. I'm not going to mention the name of the company, because, honestly, I don't even know if I'm allowed to do that on a blog. I don't want to risk screwing myself out of this opportunity, so I will just say that I will be working a ton of hours, and making enough to justify making the trips up here, at least until I get my debt paid off.
A lot of you supported me, and I an thankful for that. It helped me to keep my head up and stay positive. I applied to so many jobs I can't even begin to come up with a number. Persistence pays off, I guess.
The job is going to be up in Williston, which is kind of a bummer, because I kind of like it in Dickinson, but I'm not being picky. I'm sure, once I get established here, there will be opportunity to move around the company and maybe end up here again. Not that it really matters, I mean, I'm getting paid, right?
Its going to be a slow process, but now I can finally concentrate on throwing gobs of money at my debtors, in the hopes of finally becoming free again. I'm tired of living my life as a wage slave, constantly stressed out over whats going to happen because I can't pay my bills.
Oh. I imagine I'm going to have a ton of time to listen to music and podcasts while I'm doing the work I will be doing, so if you have any suggestions on good podcasts to listen to, I'm all ears. I currently listen to most of the stuff on the Smodcast Network, a couple things on TWiT and Rev3, and a couple wrestling podcasts (3CR, and Art of Wrestling).
Its going to be weird being so far removed from anyone I know. It was kinda weird when I moved to Las Vegas 4 years ago, but at least then I had family. It was kinda weird coming up here 3 months ago, too, but at least then I had a friend here. When I leave for Williston on Sunday, I'm going to be venturing off on my own for the first time in my life. Yes, Pete will still be 2 hours away, but this will be the furthest I've ever been removed from friend or family in my life. Part of me is scared, part of me is numb to it. After all, in 6 weeks I'll be back to visit everyone. Its kind of like a prison sentence, except not at all like prison, and I get to leave from time to time. I did my "crimes of consumerism" and now I have to go away and work until I pay for those "crimes."
So, does this mean that Act 2 is starting?
Oh, I'm so proud of you! What duties will you have? I know you can do it, move two hours from Pete. And, remember to take one day at a time. It's nice to think so far to the future of paying off debts, but it's another to adjust to that job that you hope will be the solution. And, some of that money will be spent on clothes and shoes/boots to help you survive the winters up there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and hugs to you, Josh,
Congrats! I listen to podcasts all day at my job so I have a few recommendations for you: If you don't already listen to it, I definitely recommend the Nerdist podcast (there are over 200 episodes and counting so lots to listen to, plenty of great celebrity guests as well as "hostful" episodes with just the guys: Chris Hardwick, Matt Mira, and Jonah Ray), Pop My Culture has various celebrity guests and is kind of entertaining, I like the hosts. Mysterious Universe is a paranormal/cryptozoology/aliens/government conspiracies podcast that is kind of interesting and doesn't take itself too seriously. TED Radio Hour is a pretty good one too, and every Friday there is a new episode of NPR Ask Me Another, which is a game show (on NPR) that is pretty fun to listen to- Jonathan Coulton is the house musician and they have some interesting guests. Congrats on the new job! I'm really happy for you, I hope it ends up being something you really enjoy doing.
ReplyDeletebig congrats man..
ReplyDeleteI spend all day at work listening to sirius xm octane or the highway, but have been looking at switching to podcasts.
I hope you get everything accomplished that you want too and then some, and that you like the job.
You deserve it..
-Tim
It won't be so bad, I'm on my third hitch at the facility just north of Dickinson right now.
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