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Showing posts with label unemployment. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Assistant Butler!!!!
Just got back from my meeting/interview with Daniel the Butler.
So the job is working as the Personal Assistant to a major fashion industry player. He was still vague about who exactly she is.
What I do know is this:
1. She travels to fashion shows around the world constantly.
2. Her husband is a major real estate developer.
3. They live in a 27,000 sq. ft house in Beverly Hills.
4. They have a full-time butler, 2 gardeners, cook, 2 maids, and a laudry-woman.
5. She had a "Chanel Meeting" at the house today.
He was very excited about me because of my relationship with Hong Kong (apparently the woman lived there for a while and loves it).
6. She and her husband are constantly voted "Best Dressed in Beverly Hills" in some magazines.
7. They had a recent Chanel Party where models rode around on a train which circles their entire property.
The only drawback is they are very European and do not believe in forming relationships with their "help". There is a clear line between employer and employee.
That's the one thing that bothers me. I'm definitely looking for a mentor.
But...I feel like I will meet TONS of important people which might be useful in the future. And it's a 9 to 5 job, with occasional work on the weekends if they're throwing a big party or something.
And they had absolutely no problem with my salary requirements (which I posted as $40,000 on Monster).
But now that I think they think I'm such a good candidate, I think I'm going to try to create a fake bidding war. I honestly don't really want to work for an unfriendly boss. So I think I'm going to make this fun and see how much I can milk out of them. I already told Daniel I have other interviews this week. I think I'm going to tell him in a couple days that I've been offered a position for $55,000 and see if they're willing to match or beat that. (Plus health benefits, transportation costs, etc.)
Hmmmmmm....
So the job is working as the Personal Assistant to a major fashion industry player. He was still vague about who exactly she is.
What I do know is this:
1. She travels to fashion shows around the world constantly.
2. Her husband is a major real estate developer.
3. They live in a 27,000 sq. ft house in Beverly Hills.
4. They have a full-time butler, 2 gardeners, cook, 2 maids, and a laudry-woman.
5. She had a "Chanel Meeting" at the house today.
He was very excited about me because of my relationship with Hong Kong (apparently the woman lived there for a while and loves it).
6. She and her husband are constantly voted "Best Dressed in Beverly Hills" in some magazines.
7. They had a recent Chanel Party where models rode around on a train which circles their entire property.
The only drawback is they are very European and do not believe in forming relationships with their "help". There is a clear line between employer and employee.
That's the one thing that bothers me. I'm definitely looking for a mentor.
But...I feel like I will meet TONS of important people which might be useful in the future. And it's a 9 to 5 job, with occasional work on the weekends if they're throwing a big party or something.
And they had absolutely no problem with my salary requirements (which I posted as $40,000 on Monster).
But now that I think they think I'm such a good candidate, I think I'm going to try to create a fake bidding war. I honestly don't really want to work for an unfriendly boss. So I think I'm going to make this fun and see how much I can milk out of them. I already told Daniel I have other interviews this week. I think I'm going to tell him in a couple days that I've been offered a position for $55,000 and see if they're willing to match or beat that. (Plus health benefits, transportation costs, etc.)
Hmmmmmm....
Assistant Butler?
So I got a call tonight from a dude who pulled my resume of monster.com.
His name is Daniel, he has a british accent, and he is the estate manager (butler) for an individual whose identity he cannot reveal (until he meets me tomorrow, I think).
His boss is looking for a personal assistant person. Could be a celebrity. Could be just someone ridiculously wealthy and powerful.
Either way I am kind of excited to see what it's all about. And then tomorrow night I'm meeting with Bjoern.
Took a pretty new headshot for Meghan today. The rainyness really helps.
His name is Daniel, he has a british accent, and he is the estate manager (butler) for an individual whose identity he cannot reveal (until he meets me tomorrow, I think).
His boss is looking for a personal assistant person. Could be a celebrity. Could be just someone ridiculously wealthy and powerful.
Either way I am kind of excited to see what it's all about. And then tomorrow night I'm meeting with Bjoern.
Took a pretty new headshot for Meghan today. The rainyness really helps.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Well that was stupid.
I woke up at 8 this morning to go to my new "internship" (AKA working in this "photographer's" studio/apartment doing stupid-ass shit.)
Basically I took little stickies and helped him index all his print outs on wedding photography info and photoshopped a couple of shots he's taken recently "for practice".
The man was weird. Had no social skills. And is 30-something living in a rented apartment. And he was scary looking.
At least I'm done for the day. I think I will call him and lie that I've found a job.
Hopefully things go better with Bjoern tomorrow. He seems more successful. But if all the photographers I meet end up being old and poor, I think I'll have to rethink my gameplan.
Basically I took little stickies and helped him index all his print outs on wedding photography info and photoshopped a couple of shots he's taken recently "for practice".
The man was weird. Had no social skills. And is 30-something living in a rented apartment. And he was scary looking.
At least I'm done for the day. I think I will call him and lie that I've found a job.
Hopefully things go better with Bjoern tomorrow. He seems more successful. But if all the photographers I meet end up being old and poor, I think I'll have to rethink my gameplan.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Jobs on the horizon!!!
So I've realized that the best way to look for jobs is to find out where you want to work, and apply without even knowing if they are looking for anyone.
Out of 8 emails I've sent to photographers, I've now received 8 responses.
Even if they are just to say, "sorry, we're not looking for anyone right now". At least they're responses! When you apply to things on craigslist or on anything else, you NEVER get responses. So a big shout out to Ginger for giving me the Headshot Directory from which I've been conducting my recent job search.
Today was an incredible day.
First, I worked out. Then I spent the morning catching up with the wonderful Laura Martin, on a break from the cockroach-infested bathing-in-the-river-fest that is Nicaragua. She's been there a year now and will be there another year, working for her non-profit. It was lovely to talk to her and catch up. Weird how people take such different paths in life and still have so much to talk about and people to make fun of.
Also talked to the wonderful Kathryn Cohen. On IM. But still nice.
I have added them to the cast since hopefully we will see each other in the next month or two.
Anyway. Jobs.
So following my two lovely conversations, I received three emails. One from Mark Atteberry of Idyllic Photography:
Hey Dennis,
Thanks for the inquiry and interest in working with me. Sadly, at the
moment I am not looking for an assistant, I just took a new one on. But
that could change. I have recently started a whole new branch to my
photography business and I am eager to see what happens. I am going to
keep your info on file, if you don't mind. It sounds like you have some
great skills going for you.
Mark Atteberry
One from Juliet of www.theoandjuliet.com (their work looks great, but I don't know about working for another husband/wife team):
Dear Dennis:
thank you for your email.
we are not currently looking for anyone.
however, we were planning for a new office assistant after the new year.
if you haven't found new spot by then. we'd be glad to have an
interview. our needs are more for a personal/ office assistant who
works on the computer/phones for us...rather than a studio/photo
assistant.
you sound well matched to our needs based on your last job..we need our
office overhauled...and have a lot of photo/computer work.
we also need someone who is sharp with great phone skills.
keep us posted after january 5th..if you haven't found a full time job
yet. we are flexible with hours .....
thanks,
juliet
And finally one from Bjoern Kommerell (www.bkheadshots.com), who was actually my first pick!
Are you in LA, Dennis? If yes, let's meet!
Call me @ (323)650-XXXX.
Cheers
Bjoern
I am going to call him right now. Crossing my fingers!!! His work is so amazing.
Out of 8 emails I've sent to photographers, I've now received 8 responses.
Even if they are just to say, "sorry, we're not looking for anyone right now". At least they're responses! When you apply to things on craigslist or on anything else, you NEVER get responses. So a big shout out to Ginger for giving me the Headshot Directory from which I've been conducting my recent job search.
Today was an incredible day.
First, I worked out. Then I spent the morning catching up with the wonderful Laura Martin, on a break from the cockroach-infested bathing-in-the-river-fest that is Nicaragua. She's been there a year now and will be there another year, working for her non-profit. It was lovely to talk to her and catch up. Weird how people take such different paths in life and still have so much to talk about and people to make fun of.
Also talked to the wonderful Kathryn Cohen. On IM. But still nice.
I have added them to the cast since hopefully we will see each other in the next month or two.
Anyway. Jobs.
So following my two lovely conversations, I received three emails. One from Mark Atteberry of Idyllic Photography:
Hey Dennis,
Thanks for the inquiry and interest in working with me. Sadly, at the
moment I am not looking for an assistant, I just took a new one on. But
that could change. I have recently started a whole new branch to my
photography business and I am eager to see what happens. I am going to
keep your info on file, if you don't mind. It sounds like you have some
great skills going for you.
Mark Atteberry
One from Juliet of www.theoandjuliet.com (their work looks great, but I don't know about working for another husband/wife team):
Dear Dennis:
thank you for your email.
we are not currently looking for anyone.
however, we were planning for a new office assistant after the new year.
if you haven't found new spot by then. we'd be glad to have an
interview. our needs are more for a personal/ office assistant who
works on the computer/phones for us...rather than a studio/photo
assistant.
you sound well matched to our needs based on your last job..we need our
office overhauled...and have a lot of photo/computer work.
we also need someone who is sharp with great phone skills.
keep us posted after january 5th..if you haven't found a full time job
yet. we are flexible with hours .....
thanks,
juliet
And finally one from Bjoern Kommerell (www.bkheadshots.com), who was actually my first pick!
Are you in LA, Dennis? If yes, let's meet!
Call me @ (323)650-XXXX.
Cheers
Bjoern
I am going to call him right now. Crossing my fingers!!! His work is so amazing.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Cool Jobs
Applied to a bunch of neat sounding jobs today:
Jr. Publicist at a boutique marketing/imaging firm in Westwood with fashion and entertainment clients.
- Write press releases, pitch stories, work with clients, design marketing materials. Work on promotional events. Assist Executive Director.
Assistant Art Director at a photo studio
-Assist photographer and production artists to create images for website and catalog. Duties will include styling, setup, prepping images (clipping paths, color correx) in Photoshop. Successful applicant will have some familiarity with the Mac and Photoshop.
Talent assistant
-Well-established, well respected boutique talent and literary agency seeking experienced full-time assistant for head of theatrical. Candidate will deal directly with actors, casting directors and managers on a busy desk with heavy phones. Ideal candidate must be extremely responsible, organized, self disciplined, and able to multi task. Wonderful opportunity for right person.
And now for the crown jewel:
VP at Darren Star Productions is looking for a great assistant … friendly (and smart) boss, willing to mentor, on the Sony lot.
Off to lunch with Emily. Hopefully I'll get a response or two.
Yay!
Jr. Publicist at a boutique marketing/imaging firm in Westwood with fashion and entertainment clients.
- Write press releases, pitch stories, work with clients, design marketing materials. Work on promotional events. Assist Executive Director.
Assistant Art Director at a photo studio
-Assist photographer and production artists to create images for website and catalog. Duties will include styling, setup, prepping images (clipping paths, color correx) in Photoshop. Successful applicant will have some familiarity with the Mac and Photoshop.
Talent assistant
-Well-established, well respected boutique talent and literary agency seeking experienced full-time assistant for head of theatrical. Candidate will deal directly with actors, casting directors and managers on a busy desk with heavy phones. Ideal candidate must be extremely responsible, organized, self disciplined, and able to multi task. Wonderful opportunity for right person.
And now for the crown jewel:
VP at Darren Star Productions is looking for a great assistant … friendly (and smart) boss, willing to mentor, on the Sony lot.
Off to lunch with Emily. Hopefully I'll get a response or two.
Yay!
Friday, September 30, 2005
The Gift of Unemployment
So I was watching Oprah last night, which is always really inspiring. It was a story about this football star dude who got hit by a car, lost his leg, and relearned how to walk. He later became a marathon runner.
Then he got hit by a bus.
He became a quadriplegic. But still somehow managed to get movement back in his arms and legs by not giving up hope.
And he says it was all meant to happen. Because it led him on his journey to spread his message and story and to inspire others. It gave him time to reflect on his life and his purpose. Honestly, I think it's kind of bullshit and it would take a shitload of convincing before I was able to think that becoming a cripple was a good thing. But either way, the story affected me.
I have decided to totally embrace my unemployment. It was meant to happen this way. If I had quit my job, I wouldn't have had this freedom to do whatever I want. I'd be getting no income and stressed out about finding another job.
Right now, I'm receiving checks from the government, I can take my time to sit down and learn about photography, something I've always wanted to do.
So...I've decided that each day I'm going to either learn a new photoshop trick or camera technique. I'm going to finally go out and buy that super expensive digital SLR camera. And maybe by the end of this whole thing when I find a new job I will have picked up a bunch of new useful skills. Or I'll at least be able to take proper headshots.
And of course, I'll watch a lot of TV.
Here's a new layering thing I figured out how to do yesterday. It'll be the cover image for my New York album (coming soon). It's not that cool. But I figured out all the layering shorcuts so that I can do something like this in like 3 minutes when it normally would have taken an hour. Yay.
Then he got hit by a bus.
He became a quadriplegic. But still somehow managed to get movement back in his arms and legs by not giving up hope.
And he says it was all meant to happen. Because it led him on his journey to spread his message and story and to inspire others. It gave him time to reflect on his life and his purpose. Honestly, I think it's kind of bullshit and it would take a shitload of convincing before I was able to think that becoming a cripple was a good thing. But either way, the story affected me.
I have decided to totally embrace my unemployment. It was meant to happen this way. If I had quit my job, I wouldn't have had this freedom to do whatever I want. I'd be getting no income and stressed out about finding another job.
Right now, I'm receiving checks from the government, I can take my time to sit down and learn about photography, something I've always wanted to do.
So...I've decided that each day I'm going to either learn a new photoshop trick or camera technique. I'm going to finally go out and buy that super expensive digital SLR camera. And maybe by the end of this whole thing when I find a new job I will have picked up a bunch of new useful skills. Or I'll at least be able to take proper headshots.
And of course, I'll watch a lot of TV.
Here's a new layering thing I figured out how to do yesterday. It'll be the cover image for my New York album (coming soon). It's not that cool. But I figured out all the layering shorcuts so that I can do something like this in like 3 minutes when it normally would have taken an hour. Yay.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Cut and Run!
I got a call this morning from Meghan asking me if I wanted to work for her for a few days at Cut + Run.
They are throwing an enormous party on Thursday for 300+ people. Spending tens of thousands of dollars (they bought 200 candle holders/candles if that is any measure of the insanity). And they need help setting up.
So I have three days of work with Megoon and her lovely coworkers. Making deliveries, pulling little sticky price tags off candle holders, unpacking shotglasses, picking up supplies. Easy and fun. Work isn't work when you're with friends.
The office is awesome. They have a chef. They have unlimited snacks and beverages. They have a sauna/shower. It's crazy. A major step up from Graying & Balding.
Fun people, delicious food, mindless non-stressful tasks... groovy baby.
They are throwing an enormous party on Thursday for 300+ people. Spending tens of thousands of dollars (they bought 200 candle holders/candles if that is any measure of the insanity). And they need help setting up.
So I have three days of work with Megoon and her lovely coworkers. Making deliveries, pulling little sticky price tags off candle holders, unpacking shotglasses, picking up supplies. Easy and fun. Work isn't work when you're with friends.
The office is awesome. They have a chef. They have unlimited snacks and beverages. They have a sauna/shower. It's crazy. A major step up from Graying & Balding.
Fun people, delicious food, mindless non-stressful tasks... groovy baby.
Friday, September 2, 2005
I cooked!
Well kind of.
I baked a shepherd's pie from Costco.
It was pretty good.
Kristy says I can't even claim that I paid for it, because really the government paid for it.
There's something really satisfying about being able to say that I live on foodstamps...
I baked a shepherd's pie from Costco.
It was pretty good.
Kristy says I can't even claim that I paid for it, because really the government paid for it.
There's something really satisfying about being able to say that I live on foodstamps...
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Unemployment! Yay!
So Kristy pointed out that because I was laid off, I can collect unemployment.
Basically our wonderful government is to send me a check for $400 a week while I'm looking for a new job!!! And I think I can do it for as long as a year!!!
I love my country.
Basically our wonderful government is to send me a check for $400 a week while I'm looking for a new job!!! And I think I can do it for as long as a year!!!
I love my country.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
My night from hell.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCKITTY FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCKERTON FUCK
We went to a nice dinner. Me, Katie, Meghan, Evan. Waited a good 35 minutes to be seated for a reservation we showed up on time for.
Got a tip from Christian that Victoria is having a party. We go there. And of course it is a private dinner party. Feel very awkward. Wonderful hostess Victoria welcomes us . We chat and exchange pleasantries. Minutes later we realize that it is actually a BIRTHDAY dinner party. Worse, it is VICTORIA's birthday party. We realize this as they start singing and bring out a birthday cake. We have been greeted and welcomed and have failed to wish our hostess a happy birthday. Awkwardness increases exponentially. Throw in a little post-hookup/oops-my-ex-boyfriend-is-standing-at-my-side tension between two friends and I can now officially welcome you to the most uncomfortable moment of my entire life.
Felt horrible. Apologized to Victoria. Left the party. I suck.
Drive to Bar Marmont to meet up with Naia. Find a moderately sweet parking space a few blocks away. Wait in line for half an hour. Naia finally comes and gets us in.
Bar is ok, kind of small. And sweaty.
Have a drink. Leave around 1.
Walk back to the car.
It has been towed.
TOWED.
Hollywood Fucking Department of Transportation says no parking after midnight on Sunset. FUCK FUCKKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK
Take a cab to Hollywood tow. Retrieve my car. Damage is $177.
Little dude in a golf cart drives me to my car. Get in. There's a fucking parking ticket on my windshield. 45 fucking dollars.
I can't deal with this right now. Excuse me. Hi. Yeah. I'm UNEMPLOYED.
I wish I could tell you I drove straight from there into a brick wall and died a horrible screaming death. But alas I am not suicidal. Yet.
It has been a fucking shitty-ass week. Understatement of the century.
My karma must be so very bad right now. I think I should go adopt a one-armed orphan or something. I am actually fearing for my life. This might possibly be the week that I die. Airplane debris is just going to fall from the sky and impale me from skull to sternum.
Hold me.
We went to a nice dinner. Me, Katie, Meghan, Evan. Waited a good 35 minutes to be seated for a reservation we showed up on time for.
Got a tip from Christian that Victoria is having a party. We go there. And of course it is a private dinner party. Feel very awkward. Wonderful hostess Victoria welcomes us . We chat and exchange pleasantries. Minutes later we realize that it is actually a BIRTHDAY dinner party. Worse, it is VICTORIA's birthday party. We realize this as they start singing and bring out a birthday cake. We have been greeted and welcomed and have failed to wish our hostess a happy birthday. Awkwardness increases exponentially. Throw in a little post-hookup/oops-my-ex-boyfriend-is-standing-at-my-side tension between two friends and I can now officially welcome you to the most uncomfortable moment of my entire life.
Felt horrible. Apologized to Victoria. Left the party. I suck.
Drive to Bar Marmont to meet up with Naia. Find a moderately sweet parking space a few blocks away. Wait in line for half an hour. Naia finally comes and gets us in.
Bar is ok, kind of small. And sweaty.
Have a drink. Leave around 1.
Walk back to the car.
It has been towed.
TOWED.
Hollywood Fucking Department of Transportation says no parking after midnight on Sunset. FUCK FUCKKITY FUCK FUCK FUCK
Take a cab to Hollywood tow. Retrieve my car. Damage is $177.
Little dude in a golf cart drives me to my car. Get in. There's a fucking parking ticket on my windshield. 45 fucking dollars.
I can't deal with this right now. Excuse me. Hi. Yeah. I'm UNEMPLOYED.
I wish I could tell you I drove straight from there into a brick wall and died a horrible screaming death. But alas I am not suicidal. Yet.
It has been a fucking shitty-ass week. Understatement of the century.
My karma must be so very bad right now. I think I should go adopt a one-armed orphan or something. I am actually fearing for my life. This might possibly be the week that I die. Airplane debris is just going to fall from the sky and impale me from skull to sternum.
Hold me.
Friday, August 19, 2005
Headshots!
So Meredith's new headshots have inspired me.
I am dead set on perfecting my headshot photography. I picked up a bunch of books on lighting, portrait photography, and photoshop. This is my quest. With Meredith as my muse. I am going to be a headshot photographer. And then fashion. And then the world.
Been searching for a job as an office manager/assistant/photo-retoucher for a photographer/studio. Please let me know if you have any leads.
I love it too much to not pursue it. I appreciate beautiful things and people too much. Who doesn't love beauty?
I mean, can you really deny the fact that this is just beautiful?
Photo by Travis Tanner
www.travistanner.com
I am dead set on perfecting my headshot photography. I picked up a bunch of books on lighting, portrait photography, and photoshop. This is my quest. With Meredith as my muse. I am going to be a headshot photographer. And then fashion. And then the world.
Been searching for a job as an office manager/assistant/photo-retoucher for a photographer/studio. Please let me know if you have any leads.
I love it too much to not pursue it. I appreciate beautiful things and people too much. Who doesn't love beauty?
I mean, can you really deny the fact that this is just beautiful?
Photo by Travis Tanner
www.travistanner.com
Monday, August 15, 2005
A new beginning.
I got fired today.
Yes. It is true.
F-f-f-f-fired.
It was an unfortunate blogging incident.
Packed up my things and left.
Cried a little bit in my car like a girl.
It happened in the span of two hours.
The old blog has been shut down. Here begins a new one.
Very very sad. For legal reasons I probably shouldn't explain. But it's done.
I am unemployed.
I have very mixed feelings about it all. It's kind of my fault. And I understand why I had to be fired. Kind of. I AM glad to have free time again. Finally. It wasn't a hostile firing. It was just what needed to be done. We parted with hugs.
So I guess I'm going to read. Watch movies. Learn about photography. Work out. Play tennis.
Spent the afternoon on the beach with KG. Very glad to see him and Heidi. I wasn't originally going to get to see KG on his supershort visit, since he was only in town for one day. But I guess everything happens for a reason. And that worked out. So yay.
And the funniest part is, my boss called me about four hours post-firing while I was eating a delicious fried lunch on the beach and said, "Uh...I don't know how to burn DVDs..." And I had to talk him through it on the phone.
Everything happens for a reason.
(deep breath)
Yes. It is true.
F-f-f-f-fired.
It was an unfortunate blogging incident.
Packed up my things and left.
Cried a little bit in my car like a girl.
It happened in the span of two hours.
The old blog has been shut down. Here begins a new one.
Very very sad. For legal reasons I probably shouldn't explain. But it's done.
I am unemployed.
I have very mixed feelings about it all. It's kind of my fault. And I understand why I had to be fired. Kind of. I AM glad to have free time again. Finally. It wasn't a hostile firing. It was just what needed to be done. We parted with hugs.
So I guess I'm going to read. Watch movies. Learn about photography. Work out. Play tennis.
Spent the afternoon on the beach with KG. Very glad to see him and Heidi. I wasn't originally going to get to see KG on his supershort visit, since he was only in town for one day. But I guess everything happens for a reason. And that worked out. So yay.
And the funniest part is, my boss called me about four hours post-firing while I was eating a delicious fried lunch on the beach and said, "Uh...I don't know how to burn DVDs..." And I had to talk him through it on the phone.
Everything happens for a reason.
(deep breath)
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