Published May 17, 2007 by

An Insert

quiet-curtsy-2001_big.jpgDeadlines are interesting things.

I encountered another one today. This time at work and the implications are kind of exciting.

I am a tool in the world of advertising. I shall explain and then share the, ‘However’.

At about 9:30 this morning I get told that I need to chase down a printer to get 4,500 or so flyers printed by Tuesday. Not such an easy feat with the standard turnaround being 4-6 days. I did discover to my amusement that getting that much done at OfficeWorks costs approximately $7,000 which is about 7x the amount you have to pay when you elsewhere (even less). Anyway, I found one and then went about the task of revamping (ie: layout/other design stuff still sadly limited to Publisher and stock images) a ‘one pager’ for something my work runs. VisionGym (link goes to old pdf). Quite interesting stuff really. I’d love to go to some of their workshops and probably will get to eventually. I hope.

(However)

It turns out that this flyer is (despite being a piece of advertising) an insert into HR Monthy. A magazine that goes to 4,500 odd people. Now where have I seen that number again? Kind of cool for a first year design student/office girl going about her standard daily things.

Anyhoo. It was a layout job that didn’t have a huge amount of room to punch into weird fun art’ness, but I quite enjoyed myself, had to think a little about hierarchy (I guess uni is good for something) and got it done on time and it doesn’t look too bad and it’s hey, ‘real work’.

Yippee! Now I can claim fame as having made some insert for a real magazine… and then I’m sure be mightly embarrassed about the work quality a few years down the track.

Design Work

Published March 1, 2007 by

Do you have a little time?

decisive-by-loveloatherepeat.jpgWaaah. Too much on.

I’m no longer a bludgy-sit-at-home-person. I’m working. I also have evil evil homework and I’m in a rotten mood because I’m too tired. You might do to stop paying a whole heap of attention to this blog until I regain some time because it’s all going to be short and probably even slightly whingy.

Despite morbidity or at least frustration and exhaustion, I did enjoy being back at work. It felt nice to be doing something different and I gave myself three somewhat silent cheers after the first half hour. It’s changed a bit but still plenty of familiar faces. Had a good old chat to Ian (Grandpa of the office). Lots of it felt like I’d never been gone.

I no longer have my front desk and the coffee I made this morning was appalling. I forgot that I don’t have to bring lunch – it’s there. I’m more pro on the phones (and believe me I used to hate them and still kind of do) than before and think the whole ‘not being 18 anymore’ is serving me better in being in an environment like it. I’m still the youngest there and I still hate the ‘coming home’ at the end of the day – simply because it takes me a bit over an hour and a half AND by that time you just want sleep and dinner, maybe even simultaneously.

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Published February 20, 2007 by

Playing the snob

My boyfriend called me a snob today after I admitted to being pleased that I don’t work somewhere like McDonalds. I find quite a bit of (probably too much) satisfaction in being able to say that I work for a “business consulting” company. That label of course works happily until I get back into my Corolla and turn the air conditioning on and off according to revs. Off at traffic lights, off going up hills. I drive a crap car. Apperances are all in my head. It’s fun to pretend.

I start back at MBO next Thursday. I’m on a permenant part-time basis this time, instead of casual which means… (goes and looks the info up to confirm it) that I get annual and sick leave, at still the same rate that I asked for. Best of all, I know that I am going back into a positive working environment, where the work is reasonably varied, I am exposed to interesting business… stuff and have good bosses/colleagues.

Work

Published January 30, 2007 by

PostOD and more

One for the Road has a post that is worth your while:

Why I am growing to appreciate and value all kinds of christian – but especially the old kind…

While I’m going on about links, Matt Hill pointed me towards Red White You which is a new online youthy Christian community that a) looks pretty cool b) looks like it has some decent content. Unlike Gush which is currently forums only, this has some articles (like the old Gush). Probably apt to mention now that my Gush days are pretty much up, I’ve decided to be involved in the TEAR Vocare course/program this year and with that, uni, leading youth, work, the odd ESA camp, the occasional post on Advoc8, moving out etc… I’ll have more than enough on my plate.

Other good news is that today I got a call from where I used to work (MBO) and they’ve pretty much offered me my old job back with the view to getting me in on some half days (fitting in around uni) and perhaps a whole day. So work is pretty much sorted! I am very pleased to be heading back into such a fantastic work environment. I will still probably apply for the other job I’ve mentioned previously as it is graphic design type work which makes some sense in getting more experience, but we’ll see.

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Published January 22, 2007 by

Dangling

fishsmall.jpgWow, to be hit with two whoppers of emails… (kind of).

The first was a link from my Dad about a job. Communications stuff (eg. Graphics) in a Church. I have considered it and did the harmless: sent off for more information. It would be a bit bizarre working at another church but what-ho, if it’s suitable and I’m suitable then well, it is quite possibly a very good thing.

The second email was from Stephen Said (TEAR) about a program I am invited to be involved in throughout the year, covering areas in: Stewardship, Reflective Spirituality and Active Spirituality… It’s a pending descision. It’s fee-less but does require a 12 month commitment and various meet ups. To be honest it would challenge me VERY positively. The question is, does God want me there for this year, do I really want that kind of challenge, can I afford the time (yes, silly girl), do I need to be involved in ‘yet another thing’?

Hohum.

Today I am also an official Swinburne Student and still a Deakin student until I un-enroll. For possible exemptions and credit on subjects, I have to make another trip in on Wednesday. Not sure if I’ll get any but lets hope so if only to save a little on my HECS debt. Crazy how different university enrollments play out – this was as laid back and small as Deakin is massive and organised. No mug ID card yet and I have to attend an orientation day. I also stopped off in Richmond on my way back and had a superb latte in a very-bec cafe ie: book laden, decent music, nice smell – if only coffee were cheaper!

It’ll be very very interesting to see how this year pans out.

I’m excited!

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