The American service industry rightfully gets a lot of grief: low pay, discrimination galore, and physical labor without any of the prestige found in other nations. However, for writers and other artists, service industry work can be something of a godsend. Not only are the schedules much more forgiving and even flexible (other workers can often… Continue reading Service
Tag: work
Scoop
So too bad I'm not ambidextrous because my scooping hand is the same as my writing hand and yowza I'm going to need to build up some tougher tendons for 8 hours of continuous scooping. In the meantime, I'll start typing my journal I guess.
List
I've been busy at my new job making tons of tip money and getting soaked in ice cream (yuck), but I've had several ideas that I will share here: Don't trust people who still act like spoiled children into adulthood. Ain't nobody got time. Buy your friend coffee or a movie ticket and don't write… Continue reading List
Job
Hiring timelines are the worst. I was always under the impression that folks posted hiring memos when they needed a person to start working soon or immediately. I was apparently misinformed. Most of the jobs I've applied to that I'm really excited about have taken weeks to get back to me, if I've even heard… Continue reading Job
Work
How do I apply for jobs in a city that I've never visited? I have to rely so heavily upon the internet and the integrity of the two-page document by which potential employers may gauge my abilities. I feel uneasy about leaving anything up to others, but are my resume and cover letter others? Or… Continue reading Work
Concision
Thoughts upon reading writing consultant applications? Concision is perhaps the most underrated (and underrepresented) writing skill.
Jesse Rice-Evans 