Already Got A Raise

Work is going really well. Since a lot of this week and last was taken up with the lawyer I had to hire to help me sort out the movers, and then of course settlement on the house and working with the contractor, I was really pleased to get an extension on a deadline for a Statesman story. The best part is I only have to do most of this house stuff once, and I can stay here in East Austin for a week while most of the really invasive work is being completed.

Tomorrow the movers come. I hope this is the last I have to deal with them, barring me filing a complaint with the DOT and federal motor carrier safety commission.

And, over at the theater, I got a little raise and there was some talk of a promotion. I'm up for it. I just want to get through tomorrow, then begin unpacking, then do house stuff all weekend.

Finally, I'm Working In Austin

This Monday felt like a real working week, and for a good reason: I got some jobs. Finally!

Have landed a job at the One World Theatre, in their marketing and sales department. It's going pretty well, and my manager has trusted me to open up the office on Sunday (for a four hour shift), so that's good. It's a beautiful place to work, I like the people, and it pays.

Fuzz.com is set to launch pre-SXSW, and I have some stories to work on which are due on Monday. My boss over there hopes to put them up on the front page on Wednesday.

And, on Tuesday I have an interview with an editor at the Statesman. He said we're going to discuss pay scale and contracts, so I'm pretty optimistic. Over the weekend I'll develop some pitches, and I sure hope there can be some assignments for me. I'm ready to accept them.

January 2k8: The Month I Land A Great Job In Austin

Since I've been here I've had some great interviews at companies I'd love to work for, been headhunted off Monster.com, and formed a relationship with an account manager at a staffing company.

On Monday, I'm focusing my search, calling people back, and applying for even more jobs.