Thursday, April 24, 2008

LIFE AFTER THESIS: working stiff?

For the first time in maybe a month, I set my alarm clock. I also got out of bed before 9 a.m. And I did all the things that I used to do in the morning when I lived my old life (shower, dress, put on deodorant, etc.). Even though I'm more or less productive as a thesis writer, there is something to be said about making oneself look presentable. It just feels more productive. Anyway, the point of this makeover was not a part of my newest psychological trick to be productive; it was for a job interview. Today, I peeked back into the "real world," if only for two hours.

There is something comforting about going to an office, like a freed prisoner returning to the safety of his old cell. And if I was looking to settle down, said job would be perfect (great salary, benefits, steady, etc..). But it is neither exciting nor soul-nourishing, and I probably will turn it down. After suffering through my thesis for so long, I need to do something amazing. I can't sacrifice myself to the gods of commerce yet. Or can I?

Parabolic Compass by Leonardo Da Vinci

4 comments:

Pj Perez said...

I get up at 6:30 a.m. every morning and sit in a cubicle for 9 hours everyday, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And when I leave, I do interviews with rock stars, go to free concerts, see my name in print and go to sleep (or at least get in a bed) with the comfort and security of a solid paycheck, good insurance and a nice little roof over my head.

Just something to think on.

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