You know what sucks? Having a job. That's why I quit mine. I've been working at the same computer retailer for about three years, started off as a salesman and then moved to the service department. Both were shit. Well, to be fair they actually started off pretty fun, but the flashing lights and promise of a retail career quickly faded and became dark. I blame the customers. Being a salesperson would be sweet if customers weren't around. You could just hang out all day, playing with computers n shit. But no, unfortunately to be a salesperson you need to have people to sell to. Those people are customers. The worst kind of people. I'm pretty sure most people at most times are at least semi-decent, but as soon as they become customers, all logic and pleasantries go out the door and you're left with this soul sucking beast that knows everything and hates you. You're the bitch and they are king. Imagine taking part in a s&m dominatrix type thing. Now take out the sex. That's what retail is:
Angry and painful sex just without the sex.
With that little rant out of the way, we can continue. I've decided to try and live off making music and videos. Don't have a full plan yet, but I've joined a covers band and will play at bars about twice a week. That, mixed in with the occasional wedding and corporate gig, should be able to cover rent. On top of that I'm going to do other freelance music type stuff. Recording, composing, arranging, that sort of thing. Hopefully, if I get enough of those, I'll be able to buy food and the occasional PlayStation game. With those gigs bringing in the money, I'll be able to focus during the day on doing what I really want to do - Make funny music and videos, get rich and famous, bang heaps of chicks. If my girlfriend is reading this, the last one was a joke.
So yeah, things are changing for me. Shit's getting real. Hopefully it all works out. If it doesn't, there is always the joy of retail to go back to. I'm gonna go and try make my website looks pretty.
Till next time.
Note: I wanted to title this: "Blog" my ass, this is a "Blog Blog" mother fuck. I didn't though because I thought it may have been a little to vulgar.
Nice website, looking good. Good work on adding a blog, I've added the RSS to the Wellington Music Feed feed - let me know if you get a twitter.
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Jez
P.S. My girlfriend and I saw you at said retailer once when she went to get her camera fixed. Kudos on being brave and quitting :)
Just saw your recorder video and then followed a few more til I got here. You are awesome! You play your ass off! Keep it going! You are hilarious.... - Joel
ReplyDeletekeep walking dude, you are the best in this business...dont'n fade out ....your funny videos is so awesome.. a need it everery day ....at least one time in the morning ...and....maybe 2 times in the afternon..holy shit
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