My Perfect Job

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I want a job. Not just any job, but the perfect job.

If I could design my own job, I know just what I would like.

First, I’d be doing print layout work. Basic stuff to start with, but with enough room to grow so I can learn more about the whole shebang. Preferably working with PageMaker, but I could survive with Quark or InDesign. Either way, I would be doing something involving layout and design. And fonts. I love fonts. Please let me play with fonts.

Second, I’d have my own little office space. No rotating cubicle or desk. Just my own space to make my own, with a computer I know I can rely on. Privacy is important to me in an office setting, even if some people think it shouldn’t be.

Third, the people I’d be working with would be laid back, but not slackers about their work. Able to take and make a joke. Not stuffy or stuck up. There’d be mutual respect between me and them.

Fourth, it’d be casual environment. God I’d love a job where I could wear jeans to work regularly, but at the very least, no ‘business professional’ dress code. My wardrobe won’t support it. My business casual wardrobe is a bit lacking at this point, but I could make due to start with.

Fifth, the hours would be easy for me to adjust to. I like 37.5 work weeks. I only need a half an hour lunch anyway. 10am to 6pm is my favorite shift, but 9am to 5pm is also good. Just no 7am shit, please. I am NOT a morning person, and no amount of trying to hammer this round peg into that square hole will make me happy about working that schedule.

Sixth, it’d be easy to get to. Right now, downtown would be best. I hate having to take the bus, but I’m willing to do it. I just wish there were more opportunities actually ON the bus route.

Seventh and final consideration, the pay would be good. Enough to get me out of this bottomless pit I feel like I’ve fallen into. If a job had all those other components, though, I’d take something with a bit more of a menial wage, but I’d really like to get financially on my feet.

*sigh* I know it’s a pipe dream. No job is ever going to be perfect, but I still hope that someday I might find something at least a little close. Of course, right now anything other than this telephone crap I’m doing would be good.

Each failed interview or job rejection makes me think how much I liked that Kinko’s job. Despite some of the failings, I think it was one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. Damn the company for cutting back so drastically. I think I could have stayed there happily a couple of more years, and then had enough experience to actually make a smooth transition to another graphics job.

Ah well.

Comments

Of Pipedreams and Jobs

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Sweety...there is absolutely nothing wrong with having high standards for your dream job. In fact I would say that it is pretty darn normal to want something better, especially when I read how stressful you find the current job.

An old boss of mine had something to say about such -- will it matter in 5 years? This job is a temporary thing that you do to get by until something better comes along.

Sad but true that 'something better' might be a while in coming.

All I can do is offer my friendship and support. I know you'll pull through. :)