Inspiring workplace non-rant

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Cliphead replied

30 April 2007, 14:29
Originally posted by BlasterBates

This is not what we want to hear Cliphead.

What about your heart problems, messy divorce proceedings, the fact that your hooked up to a breathing machine, tax demands for £100,000 or just plain severe depression.

I mean come on, we need something to brighten up our day:

Alright, it's not all rosy. I get paid in $.
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BlasterBates replied

30 April 2007, 13:46
This is not what we want to hear Cliphead.

What about your heart problems, messy divorce proceedings, the fact that your hooked up to a breathing machine, tax demands for £100,000 or just plain severe depression.

I mean come on, we need something to brighten up our day:
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xoggoth replied

30 April 2007, 13:38
I HATE happy people!
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DieScum replied

30 April 2007, 13:35
Nice one mate. You are obviously a clever guy.

What is yout plan B btw?
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realityhack replied

30 April 2007, 09:14
Originally posted by Cliphead

How would you like to design the album cover?

Sounds like a great idea - PM me.
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Cliphead replied

28 April 2007, 20:37
Originally posted by threaded

As long as it's not purple or french...

Or based on my avatar.
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threaded replied

28 April 2007, 20:35
Originally posted by Cliphead

How would you like to design the album cover?

As long as it's not purple or french...
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Cliphead replied

28 April 2007, 20:24
Originally posted by realityhack

I feel the same when I'm kicking back at home doing design or illustration - I must make more of that kind of work instead of the corporate folks I deal with each week.

How would you like to design the album cover?
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realityhack replied

28 April 2007, 19:42
Congrats Cliphead - that sounds like paradise. I feel the same when I'm kicking back at home doing design or illustration - I must make more of that kind of work instead of the corporate folks I deal with each week.

<mental note to self to be more creative, in such a way that I'm being paid more than an artist's wage, better than living in a suit>
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Cliphead started a topic Inspiring workplace non-rant

28 April 2007, 18:31
Inspiring workplace non-rant

Ah well, not a contractor anymore but working full-time from home for a music software company. I live in a zero crime rural area in a lovely house with great views. The workload is not heavy so I pretty much do what I want with my working day. FedEx delivered beta copies of our soon to be released offerings and I get to play with these for a week or two, it's like getting paid to go to the pub.

No more agents, commutes, IR35, company returns, permies or office politics.

I'm not earning quite as much with my monthly salary but the bonuses make up the difference. Plan B is also working rather well with a couple of scores sold and an album forthcoming. Plan C (the hosting company), is now up and running and doing a turn as well.

I'm not missing being a contractor one bit after twenty seven years.
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