it feels like all i’ve done for the past month is work. i know that i’ve done other things, like sleep and eat and stuff, but seriously. i wake up at about 9am, start taking phone calls by 10:30am, do that until about 7:15pm, get home about 7:45, eat a little dinner, hang out for what seems like an hour or so, and then it’s time to go to bed. i keep thinking that i’m going to wake up at like 7am one of these days and “get the day started early,” but i don’t.
on top of the fact that my daily schedule sorta sucks, my weekly schedule sucks even more. right now i’m in the middle of a 6 day work week, which is the 4th week in a row that i have not had 2 days off in a row. i’ve had 2 days off per week, but not in a row, so in the end it feels like i haven’t had a break in a long time.
i’m writing this post at work (when there aren’t any calls coming through) and just minutes ago i got my schedule for the next 2 weeks. it looks like things are finally starting to go my way: for the next 2 weeks i’ll be working 7:30am to 4pm with thursday and friday off. that’s a lot better than what i’ve had the past couple weeks, so i’m thankful.
then starting the week of the 23rd we go into the crazy holiday schedule. i’ll probably be working on xmas eve but i know i’ll be working everyday inbetween xmas and new years. on top of all that, this will be the first xmas in 23 years that i haven’t spent with my family. i was talking to my mom the other day and i realized that i’m both sad and happy about it. the sad part is obvious, but the happy part comes in the form of excitment for something new, an adventure. that, and the fact that brandon and i might be spending xmas morning together in a hot tub.
but all of this is ok for me. i’m treating this job like i’ve treated other not-so-optimal jobs in the past. it is something i’m doing for a set amount of time which will result in a pretty good amount of money for me. when this job is over (in about a month) i think i’ll’ve saved about $2000. at that point i hope to move back to game testing and to keep working until about april. then i’ll’ve saved enough to take the rest of the spring and ALL of the summer off. i’m perfectly content working through a rainy winter, with prospects of a beautiful summer all to myself without a thought in another direction.
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BOOM!
oh baby!
so when do you finish your job? i’ll plan to come out when you’re unemployed – granted i’ve got the same amount of free time then as i do now.
are you done with the antarctica idea? i’ve been toying around with it again and thinking about folding in some other trips post ice. i’m thinking i can save up at least $5,000 before going down in a year no problem. make $4,000 down there and have plenty of money to travel for awhile. but that’s just a thought.
what’s new on the intentional community idea?
well pete, my current job as a call center rep will probably end in early january. then i hope to roll back into game testing until about april. then i hope to have saved enough money so i can be job free all summer. after that, i’m not quite sure.
i did just recently get contacted by someone regarding antarctica. he was looking for candidates for the 2007 season and saw my application under the “general assistant” position. i told him i was totally down and would be very interested in the 07-08 winter season. if i get more info on that, i’ll let you know.
as far as the intentional community, i’m still definitely thinking and working toward that goal. after i switch form call center to game testing my schedule will be a bit more consistent and i’ll be able to take a few weekends here and there and go visit some places. also, i plan on doing a lot of work on that over the summer when i’m unemployed.
I’m thinking of doing the antarctica thing for the 07-08 winter…sign me up, doods.