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So, yeah. One of the few things I've always been interested in is getting a career in tech journalism, since it seems like the best fit for me.
After all, it was reading all those PC Gamer, PC Plus, PC Magazine and all sorts of computer magazines as a teenager is what inspired me to start writing and learn about computing, something which resulted in a love/hate relationship with computers and technology in general.
But suffice to say, I'm sort of burnt out with my degree program, but at the same time I knew that I have to continue with it, especially when I have two more semesters to go.
The problem right now, is that I've just received a notification from my friend that my favorite publishing company (the same company that produced the local version of PC Gamer) is looking out for writers, which caught my attention since they haven't been doing well for a while now (including having to cancel the local edition of PC Gamer. I was gutted when that happened.)
And the specifications look good, have either a Diploma or Degree (well, I'm working on the latter), a good command of English, (debatable), No Prior Work Experience,(I worked for 15 months doing tech support), casual dress code, good pay, Medical, Allowance and Parking benefits, and best of all, it's only 10 minutes from my home by car. (My home back...home. Not this rented house in a state eight hours away just to attend college.) and of course...writing for cash. Which is a pretty good deal.
The only problem is that, firstly, I'm attending college eight hours from here, I don't have a car to use, (Yeah. 23 years old and I don't have a car to my name) my dad insists I finish my degree first, (which, assuming my luck, the position will be filled in when I'm done with that) and get a Master's degree, and there's no guarantee that job will last.
So, yeah. Do you think I should at least send in my resume and hope for the best, or let this one slide by?
After all, it was reading all those PC Gamer, PC Plus, PC Magazine and all sorts of computer magazines as a teenager is what inspired me to start writing and learn about computing, something which resulted in a love/hate relationship with computers and technology in general.
But suffice to say, I'm sort of burnt out with my degree program, but at the same time I knew that I have to continue with it, especially when I have two more semesters to go.
The problem right now, is that I've just received a notification from my friend that my favorite publishing company (the same company that produced the local version of PC Gamer) is looking out for writers, which caught my attention since they haven't been doing well for a while now (including having to cancel the local edition of PC Gamer. I was gutted when that happened.)
And the specifications look good, have either a Diploma or Degree (well, I'm working on the latter), a good command of English, (debatable), No Prior Work Experience,(I worked for 15 months doing tech support), casual dress code, good pay, Medical, Allowance and Parking benefits, and best of all, it's only 10 minutes from my home by car. (My home back...home. Not this rented house in a state eight hours away just to attend college.) and of course...writing for cash. Which is a pretty good deal.
The only problem is that, firstly, I'm attending college eight hours from here, I don't have a car to use, (Yeah. 23 years old and I don't have a car to my name) my dad insists I finish my degree first, (which, assuming my luck, the position will be filled in when I'm done with that) and get a Master's degree, and there's no guarantee that job will last.
So, yeah. Do you think I should at least send in my resume and hope for the best, or let this one slide by?
Wow
Has it really been that long since my last journal entry?
I'm really sorry, guys. I've just been busy and I haven't been writing as much as I used to.
First things first, I had just finished my internship, did the necessary paperwork, signed my reports, yadda yadda yadda.
And now I'm job-hunting. You know, polishing up my resume, lying about how intelligent I am, attending interviews, that sort of thing. In fact I had two interviews yesterday. One was an interview at HP's offices, and another was a call-in interview, and they said they will call me again today to conclude it. (They've called me twice yesterday, one for oral, one for techni
So....
Sorry I haven't been around for months. Really, months. I just realized recently. I guess it's due to the fact that I have writers' block, which means I have no stories to write about, which also means I don't really have much of a good reason to visit dA, since I have no stories to publish and the feedback I can receive for them.
Anyway, another reason I haven't been around is I'm in the middle of an internship program, so I'm kind of distracted with work most of the time.
And another, and more important reason, is I got one of my stories published for real. How did this begin, you ask? Well, you see, my friend (who's a slam poet) shared a
Devious Journal Entry
Rules:
1. Answer the questions.
2. Tag at least two people.
3. Have fun, and make the answers as short or as long as you like!
1. When did you discover you enjoyed writing?
When I was in school, I guess. English class was sort of a stress relief for me, since I get to read and write in class. It wasn't until I decided to start writing for myself, rather than for class, that I truly realized how fun it was.
2. What are your strengths in writing?
Hm. I guess my strengths include the ability to think out of the box when it comes to new stories, and coming up with slightly different ideas for my stories. And I'm good in writing dialogue.
Another update
Well, I guess I should update a bit.
First off, I guess I'm done with school. Woo-hoo and what not. I'm still waiting on my practical, and I've celebrated Eid.
Um...I guess that's about it. Nothing much going on with me right now, just reading Odd Thomas (I'm on the third book now) and trying to come up with story ideas, so I'm afraid there won't be any new stories for the time being. *sigh* I also celebrated my niece's birthday last Wednesday, played Watch Dogs, boy was that a shit game that frustrated me to the end of the earth.
So...um. I guess that's it now for now.
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Go for it!
Maybe something can be worked out.
If it falls through stay in touch with the person who contacts you.
You will need a pro network to find a job.
Knowing folks in the industry will reduce the time you spend looking for a job.
Maybe something can be worked out.
If it falls through stay in touch with the person who contacts you.
You will need a pro network to find a job.
Knowing folks in the industry will reduce the time you spend looking for a job.