10.20.2007

today i decided that i need to pursue a new job. i'm not going crazy or anything, but i looked briefly at monster.com, and i thought all day about how awesome it would be to work somewhere besides wellesley. i have worked there for almost 6 years, and it is totally ungratifying. also, i am completely disrespected and discounted as a person by the department i work for.  i could go on about this for hours, but i will spare you.  i will say that i think i'm going to try to find work in holland so i can uproot my ass and become an ex-patriot.  
where should i work in holland?  at a school?  should i go to school?  should i try to work for an american company? should i start an american style ice cream store?  something needs to be done, and i need to motivate.  if you know of any employment opportunities in the greater holland area, please let me know.  i know how to do a lot of stuff, and i learn quickly.  on top of that, almost anyone would be way less enjoyable to work with
while thinking about moving to holland i had the sad realization that after living in boston since 1995 i have nothing to show for it.  if i left, no one would even notice.  how fucked up is that?  most of my friends have left, and the ones that are here may or may not be for much longer.  i probably wouldn't even visit boston if i came home from holland.  i would be more likely to visit minneapolis than boston.  shit is crazy.  
so, i guess i have to ad some kind of a portfolio or demo-reel to the list of things i need to do.  if i'm going to get hired by someone here or abroad, i think i'm going to need a fancy multi-media presentation and some content to put in it.  i'll work on that, and i'll keep you posted.  

love, 
jim turbert   

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Oh Jim, though I would not have ever made it through school without you there in the CAGE!, I support your decision to explore life elsewhere. Wellesley is a frustrating place to exist, it's kind of like being trapped in a burlap sack, except that the sack is filled with gilded signage and Uggs, and impeccably manicured lawns. Or something. Thankfully there are a few lovely people along the way who make it bearable/enjoyable. However, your life is full of potential which deserves greater opportunites than Boston can provide. That's what I say. Also I say this: You should get some Crocs because they are supremely comfortable. Even if you hate commuting to Wellesley every day you can do it with weightless boatlike clogs in a "fun" color. That might make you feel better.