Sorry for the drought after leaving things on a cliffhanger! It’s been a busy couple weeks. But I’m still here in NYC, and it looks like that won’t change in the near future- at least not for a couple of months. My Japanese recruitment contact fizzled out just as Taskrabbit and my bar started picking up. … [Read more…]
So there I am standing in the bar last night. It’s late, past midnight, and it’s been slow. I’ve done just about everything I can possibly do. Then the espresso machine catches my eye. Hey, there’s something I can do– learn to make fancy-looking cappuccinos! It might take me a couple tries, but caffeine doesn’t affect … [Read more…]
Are you familiar with the paradox of choice? It’s a fairly simple concept that boils down to this: the more options you have, the harder it is to make a decision. (And the easier it is to feel regret later, for fear that you might have “missed out” on a better opportunity). For example, one … [Read more…]
Hi guys! A super quick update for you. This week I did a couple productive things. Like, at least two. The rest of my time was spent throwing dinner parties and eating brunch, when I probably should have been job hunting like a responsible citizen. (By the way, Maison Kayser’s brunch is just as delectable as … [Read more…]
Hi guys, August is officially here, and I feel just as up-in-the-air as ever. Background gigs continue to roll in, which give me a little bit of financial buffer and a lot of time to think. But before I get into the thinky stuff, here is a quick update of the next shows that I’ll be background-ing in. Upcoming … [Read more…]
Hey friends, My new project/brainstorming fest continues. This week I had some surprise opportunities come my way: specifically, a whole bunch of extra (background acting) opportunities! Background work isn’t glamorous. It doesn’t pay much and it takes up a lot of time. BUT it does come with its own perks, and I figure I shouldn’t turn down an opportunity … [Read more…]
Most of my friends tend to stick with their jobs for many years at a time. I have respect for that, particularly because it’s something I’ve never been able to do. But if you’re satisfied with your job, if you feel like you’re growing and progressing and living the dream, then power to you! Stick … [Read more…]
Well, the last day of work has finally come and gone. I spent the weekend showing my buddy from TN around the city, and now it’s time to check out of vacation mode and get to planning/execution mode. A couple days ago I asked a bartender in Flushing about how to get into the industry. His advice was … [Read more…]
I’ve got less than a week left at my job. Less than a week before I take the exciting/terrifying leap into unemployment again. This is probably the twentieth time I’ve done this in my life. But this will be my first time doing it in New York City– a place that is brutally competitive while … [Read more…]