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...and if i say even though it was dumb spocks brain was a macabre, morbidly cool episode and this was the best spock looked the entire season...
#listen i dont know what the makeup and lighting teams were on that day#but the whole gig just worked#and cmon now mccoy controlling the empty shell of spock with a remote control thats batshit#why does it not get the respect it deserves#star trek tos#star trek#spock#spocks brain#s3e1 spocks brain
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you're looking for a job right now, here are the things to keep in mind (this is US centric only):
the market is really bad right now, and super competitive. If you're not hearing back, the problem isn't necessarily you.
on that note, if you're not hearing back at all, even once in a while consider redoing your resume and cover letter. you don't have to tailor it to every job post, but it does have to be relevant to each one.
most of the posts and videos about remote jobs that are hiring right now are fake. the few that aren't disappear really fast because so many people apply, so if you're not one of the first 10 people to see it and go to apply immediately, it's most likely gone if it existed at all.
the other thing is that a lot of those jobs do require experience and very few of them are entry level, they will require tests and assessments, and most don't offer more than $15.
use chat gpt to grade and make suggestions to your resume and cover letter, do not just have it write it and submit it. do read it over to make sure it didn't add fake information or make something up that's not relevant.
make sure to research certificates and classes and bootcamps for authenticity and actual need in the field, certain popular fields like product management, UX, and cyber security are over saturated and hard to get into, if not impossible, at entry level.
look into local resources in your town, like the library, to see if they have any job search programs. local facebook groups are great too to find part-time jobs and gigs that pay better than app gigs. or even just a community of other job seekers for emotional and job search support.
Things like doordash and other app delivery jobs are hard to do unless you're willing to drive long distances and be paid very little money for it. Consider wear and tear on your car, milage, and gas money before you jump into it. Also you need to set money aside for taxes.
If anyone has anything else to add, please do so.
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i’m so tired of being tired.
and i’m so tired of shit hitting the fan.
fucking contract ended so i’m unemployed with no job prospects.
drove two hours south to drop off a wheel chair and, on the return home, my engine blew a heater hose and in the process overheated and cracks the head gasket which means an engine replacement which means money which i don’t have.
fuck me dude.
i just. i can’t do it anymore.
#this is the same fate of my first truck#i haven’t felt the grief yet bc i’m in the denial stage and feel like i can manifest the money required for a new fucking engine#dear reader: i won’t be able to afford it and im sure it’ll be the death of my beloved pickup#which is just perfect for trying to find work that requires travel.#bc i apparently can’t land a remote gig in order to earn unemployment
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the pandemic was and still is a horrifying threat but there was something about returning to my old job after my country's very first lockdown and like, finding that my female coworkers had stopped wearing makeup every day, my male coworkers had grown out their hair and beards, and like half of us were suddenly fat and the other half was suddenly jacked because we'd all out found what mattered to US and ONLY us in those months we'd spent locked up with ourselves...... imagine a world where everyone had been allowed to actually finish that thought instead of being forced to return to the grind as if nothing had ever happened
#its been said before for sure#maybe i am in my feelings about how much muscle ive built since i started a lax but well paid home office gig#my fibro has gotten SO much better too#and meanwhile everyones like '100% remote? you poor thing :('#sorry im reaching enlightenment over here#on my aldi exercise bike
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hi i’m so sorry if this is weird! i saw your post about doing some film archive work and i wanted to ask a little about it if you have the time, like qualifications, education, what the job’s like and how you liked it, etc. i’m finishing up a major in studio art and minor in film right now and my original career plan will not be possible for at least a good while, so i’ve been considering other options. 90% of my experience is in library work so film archiving seemed like a good option!
thank you for taking the time to read and do feel free to ignore this message if you don’t have the time or just don’t want to! have a good day!
Hi! No worries, I don't mind answering questions, though I don't know how helpful my answers will be.
I didn't realize until after making my post about my job that most film archiving jobs do require some sort of qualifications such as a degree or certificate, and that our job not requiring that sort of thing is probably one reason they were able to get away with paying us so little. That said, I've heard similar things about getting library work-- that there are people who get degrees in library science and they are able to be hired to be librarians in an official capacity, but other jobs with similar duties may not require the same training. So maybe you will have resources I didn't, through your experience in library work! It is also possible that I am talking nonsense. To the extent that I had any qualifications, they consisted of 1. an art degree (sequential art), and 2. hands-on experience shooting film and developing it in my sink, but many of my coworkers had no prior experience with film that I know of and just happened to answer the job posting.
I did enjoy my job for the most part, though like any job a lot of the day-to-day experience of it is the people, and it became pretty dull after most of my favorite coworkers moved on and management started getting megalomaniacal about productivity. (I think this sort of thing is antithetical to the practice of conservation but as I've established, my lab was not... standard.) It was really cool getting to work with film every day though, and I got to see some really fascinating things (the Kinsey work, but also old instructional programs and silent films, and very occasionally people's home movies).
My duties involved inspecting the film for damage, cleaning and repairing it, noting down metadata about the film as an object (for example whether it's an original or a print, negative or positive, what film stock, whether it has sound), and then determining the appropriate frame rate and scanning it at our very fancy scanner machines. Sometimes I'd get to do color correction and I really enjoyed that. After that point, scanning usually entailed watching the film at slightly faster than normal speed as it ran through the scanner, and keeping an eye out for any debris we'd missed at a previous stage in the process or anything going wrong with the scanner. Sometimes film would be very warped and that would make scanning difficult; a couple times a film popped clean off the scanner and multiple people needed to hold it in place while one unlucky worker wound it back up by hand. We had special metal plates to hold warped film in place, but sometimes hubris got the better of us and we didn't use them when we should've. Also, they would make horrible rhythmic squeaking noises for the duration of the scanning process.
This was really long but I guess the takeaway is: it's fun work if you can get it, but I have no idea how I got it.
Also: lab safety is very important! If, for instance, your incompetent boss spills a huge drum of perchloroethylene and rushes in to try to clean it up bare-handed with some paper towels, you should perhaps consider calling multiple workplace safety organizations about it. That's what we did.
#my archiving job#i can be snarky because i no longer work there#they dropped the mask mandate as soon as they legally could and i started doing remote qc#but the company has basically phased out film to focus on open reel tape and other assorted media#and by that point the magic was gone#so now i do gig delivery work#but i do miss getting to work with film every day#me posts#replies#devilsvine
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My Experience Working at Appen
Appen
Appen, an internationally acclaimed technology services company, has been at the forefront of providing high-quality training data, annotation, and linguistic services since its inception in 1996. The company has emerged as a significant player in the field of data annotation and machine learning services. From personal experience, Appen offers an excellent platform for individuals seeking to work remotely, providing an array of work-from-home jobs.
Independent Contractor
As an independent contractor, I’ve been involved in numerous projects, ranging from search engine evaluation to micro tasks and voice projects. If you don’t succeed in one project, Appen provides a plethora of options, ensuring that there’s always an opportunity to explore.
The working hours at Appen vary significantly depending on factors like the project you’re working on, your availability, and workload requirements. There might be requirements to work a specific number of hours per week, while at other times, your workload would depend solely on your availability. My projects ranged from 1 to 4 hours, and occasionally, I managed to work up to 8 hours a day when extra work was available. Therefore, the workload can vary extensively depending on the project.
Flexible Work
One of the significant advantages of working with Appen is the flexibility it offers. As a contractor, you have the freedom to set your own schedules and work at your convenience, provided the project requirements and deadlines are met. In my role as a social media evaluator, I had the luxury of starting my work early and finishing by late morning, offering me ample flexibility. However, it’s essential to note that workload and availability requirements can differ based on the project and may change over time.
Appen pays its contractors competitively, with rates varying based on factors like the project, contractor’s location, experience, and skills. According to the company’s website, the hourly rate for some projects ranges from $5 to $30 per hour, while other jobs may pay by task or project.
The company’s remote jobs are an excellent opportunity for students, stay-at-home parents, retirees, or anyone needing a flexible work schedule that allows them to work from anywhere. However, one must note that consistency of work might not be guaranteed and contracts could be terminated without warning. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a backup plan or side hustles. Despite these caveats, my overall experience working at Appen has been positive, offering a significant learning experience and a considerable degree of flexibility.
Conclusion
Appen offers a valuable platform for individuals seeking flexible, remote work opportunities with a range of projects to choose from. The flexibility extends to both working hours and the freedom to set personal schedules. Although the pay is competitive, the consistency of work can vary and contracts might be terminated without prior notice. Therefore, while Appen presents a significant opportunity, it’s crucial for potential contractors to consider these factors and have backup plans or supplementary income streams in place.
For a comprehensive understanding of the roles I undertook, as well as an evaluation of their advantages and disadvantages, please visit Lifeafterfiftyish for an in-depth review.
#online jobs#over 50#work at home#easy jobs#Flexible Work#Job Review#Part-time Work#Independent Contractor#Gig Economy#Appen#remote work
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Freelancing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Success
Freelancing can be a great way to earn a living while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of working on your own terms. Whether you're a writer, graphic designer, developer, or another type of creative professional, freelancing can allow you to choose your own projects and clients, set your own schedule, and work from anywhere in the world.
However, freelancing also comes with its own set of challenges. As a freelancer, you are responsible for finding your own work, managing your own finances, and handling all of the administrative tasks that come with running your own business. This can be overwhelming, especially if you're just starting out.
So, how can you succeed as a freelancer? Here are a few tips:
Define your niche. It can be tempting to try to be a jack-of-all-trades and take on any project that comes your way, but it's important to specialize in a specific area in order to stand out from the competition. This will make it easier for potential clients to understand what you do and how you can help them.
Build a strong portfolio. A portfolio is a crucial tool for any freelancer, as it showcases your skills and experience to potential clients. Make sure to include examples of your best work, along with any relevant details such as the technologies used or the challenges you faced.
Network, network, network. Freelancing can often be a solitary experience, but it's important to get out there and meet other professionals in your field. Attend industry events, join online communities, and connect with potential clients on social media to increase your visibility and find new opportunities.
Set clear boundaries. As a freelancer, it's easy to let work consume all of your time. But it's important to set boundaries for yourself in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Decide on working hours that work for you, and stick to them as closely as possible.
Learn how to manage your finances. As a freelancer, you are responsible for your own taxes and financial planning. Make sure to keep track of your income and expenses, and set aside money for taxes. It may also be a good idea to work with an accountant or financial advisor to help you manage your finances.
Freelancing can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, but it requires discipline, hard work, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt. With the right attitude and a strong work ethic, you can succeed as a freelancer and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.
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the year is starting slow and fast at once with a sudden influx of visitors from Germany –
U. has been here since the 31st and is leaving tomorrow for Bogotá after being sick and bedridden for almost the entirety of his stay; I then get one week to myself to buckle down before E. arrives (joy! my friend!) and stays for eleven days (only plans thus far: climb a volcano, eat mushrooms, host exorcism party); U. stops by on his return trip for a night or so, and then K. arrives at the beginning of February to kick off a month and a half of cousin excursions + artistic field research;
meanwhile I have had two long-distance reiki sessions with S. and D. and feel unexpectedly fantastic! they keep getting glimpses of my recurring dream-spaces and even memories – am delightedly mystified by these workings.
I am still in the thick of it, not yet on the other side of anything at all besides the year-end, but I'm building myself some stairs out of this hole and feel more hopeful than I have in a very, very long time;
have been exercising for an hour every day, keeping chaos at bay in the apartment, trying out IF which so far is working wonders for my chronic illness, and the list could go on but I'm done with my coffee and it's time for my morning dance session.
to-do, partial:
visit dance studio to check out practice spaces for rent – if it looks promising, set up body movement trial class #1 for this saturday
send out book translation estimates to S. & F.
sort through mountain of notes; pull useful pages
get passport photos taken & send in materials for renewal
make appointment with dermatologist
post ad for M.'s guitar
check salsa class possibilities w/A.
set up single English class 2x/week
check academic calendar (get details from P.), write to thesis readers
register for English proficiency test
this week:
meditate daily, not erratically
get back in the studio, you big baby, as Jerry Saltz says
get morning pages going again; take myself on an artist date
#keeping an eye peeled for translation gigs if anyone has the need#spanish->english#english->spanish#or any other sort of remote freelance work up my alley – feel free to send things my way / send suggestions
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recap of wavernot4love's epic thursday, well.... thursday last night (aka the first day of their tour in syracuse w/ gel, pinkshift, & vinnie caruana), let's freakin go!!!
- geoff seemed SO happy and he was really thriving off our energy it was so nice and infectious that man has been one of my favorite frontpeople ever since i saw thursday at adjacent
- geoff bringing back the bit from adjacent explaining emo nights as unfortunate places where people get drunk and make out to the worst music you could make out to and "just when you think it can't get any worse, a guy turns to you and starts criticizing you on the difference between third and fourth wave emo.... and that's when they play this song" [immediately goes into understanding]
- also the THING he does that i get really excited about where he points the mic during the chorus of understanding idk it's wholesome (you can kinda see it in the clip)
- geoff bringing up it downpouring the whole day and saying it was fitting for thursday and then asking if we'd be down to bring a little party (because even these dudes have a little party in them) and then said they were gonna play their version of a song about new year's and well. naturally, jbny went TOO hard as always. thursday goes heavy may be my favorite take on thursday.... what can i say, the boys can write BANGERS!!! anyways, i always (i say thisblike i have seen them more than twice) go so very hard for this one especially.
- SIGNALS OVER THE AIR!! remains one of my favorite live songs of theirs. neat how much it's been turned into a sort of (?) protest song + celebration. i love geoff's intro every time and i love the way that man loves people
- really cool drastic transition into fast to the end w the whole band suddenly walking back onstage to join geoff and go into it
- geoff is the secret third brother of madball & agnostic front (i am feeling silly and will not be giving context on this one)
- deep cuts were played!!! like beyond the visible spectrum. geoff was telling a story that feels too personal to go into detail here but he did end it by saying music is the way he ecperiences spirituality since he was never able to connect w that kinda thing in the traditional way and that really stuck with me dude
- also steps ascending!
- (after the encore, /lh) "we go back there, die for a minute, and then when we hear you chant thursday enough we resurrect ourselves"
- war all the time felt. very special geoff was going on before it about the thursday dudes having saved his life and being grateful for us for being there so they can share this together for 26 years now and. man it was special i just kept making hand hearts @ geoff. also he said something about us making room for some dudes from a little state called new jersey or something along those lines fhhfhd
and the wavernot4love specialties...
- my bullets lockscreen & past lives homescreen shining in the air every time i went to go into the camera app to take a video .... Yea . geoff and tucker know exactly what i am
- badly yelling "IT'S A NEWSPAPER TRAGEDY" while geoff just like. calmly sort of spoken word'd it
- I GOT A TUCKER THURSDAY KANDI!! aka what i will b wearing every tucker thursday for the foreseeable future
- didn't get to meet anybody unfortunately this time but i did continue my ongoing unintentional bit of acting like a cryptid around tucker (homie came out just to go to the bus and i didn't wanna bother him since he wasn't fully stopping/was carrying stuff so i stuck my head down at a 90 degree angle to stare at my phone while basically pushing myself into the window behind me dhhdh) ((the first cryptid incident was dunes toronto 23 when i went to go get my posters & cd out of my car after the show a block away then went to go back by the buses & on the way the two of us somehow wound up waiting at the same crosswalk so i tried to hide i was a dunes person and probably just looked twitchy and still like an absolute dunesie))
get out to a show!
dates:
link to get tix:
#basically i highly recommend going 2 thursday world#both physically and figuratively#i mean it though this show was and band is so special#i don't know what i would have done without it as this past month post-tourdust has been. Rough#i truly need shows to remotely thrive as this stuff has been my primary interest for going on ten years and without them#i simply do not feel very alive#while they all do both times i've seen thursday specifically it's caused me to experience a truly remarkable feeling of. liveliness?#not trying to sound far out here just genuinely have stood there both times like. wow. this is what it feels like 2 wholly enjoy being aliv#i definitely credit geoff's demeanor i mentioned in this post for at least part of that#point is just please do go see for yourself get out to a show info/link is at the bottom of this post#wavernot4love gets 2 the gig#wavernot4lovetalksmusic#thursday#thursdayband#geoff rickly#tucker rule#post hardcore#thursday band
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So, I'm - in theory - about to start a job. Took the job offer and all that.
Downside: I bunged the dates of one of my jobs on the background check. Turned out I worked for them for like six months less than I thought I did.
Should it be a problem? Probably not. Probably just a "fill out this extra form and we're good". Everything else in the check was predictably clear.
But. My anxiety is through the roof because of it, and I can't order the new internet until I'm SURE 100% that the job is a lock.
#It's a remote accounting job#The new internet is through a major fiber optic internet provider#They just put in lines in my area#I HAVE internet already but it's 20mbps point to point wireless#I want my 300plus mbps#Won't swing for the gig though.
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i have a phone interview next week and i applied to like at least 15-20 places this week so 🤞🏼
#🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿#somebody is gonna hire me damnit#i am so qualified and sexy to capitalists#my pussy stink is enriching and volatile#i'm looking for call centers receptionist gigs and mostly remote shit#like i have the resume and equipment bitch just hire me
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sent in my two weeks notice time to esplode from anxiety
#aughhghghgh#i dont have a new job yet but i have one last interview tomorrow for one where i am the top candidate#and i guess like .worst case scenario i wont get it and ill just have to like#idk lower my standards and go for a remote phone queue job that ill hate but at least in a new way#or do like doordash or some other gig thing and try to figure out health insurance#avpost#im not doing the responsible thing because FUCK IT IM SO TIRED OF BEING RESPONSIBLE its gotten me nothing but depression.#fine im doing the irresponsible thing for once in my life .#at least i sent my notice in a nice way and wasn't bitchy like i wanted to be in my soul so like#maybe the worst worst case scenario is actually doing some nonsense for 6 months and then crawling back to this nightmare -_-#because this company is an absolute shitshow i just know they will be needing me back before the summer.#plus it would not be the first time someone in my department quit for a few months and then came back#it wouldnt even be the first time since i started working there 3.5 years ago
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it feels so unforgivably bourgeois and middle class to be shopping for a laptop when the desktop computer I bought in 2012 still works just fine
#I would be able to sit outside and work in the sun on nice days#take live DJ gigs#and work remotely while traveling#and I have enough saved for it#but it def feels like a united statesians using up all the world's resources kinda situation#complex!!!#personal#contributing factor: I don't like having to have a computer job#I wish my body could still have outdoor jobs#there's an ability and privilege story in here somewhere I guess#overthinking it
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im being soooo brave right now (finally sent a message to my boss asking when we can meet to discuss The Future Of My Employment) (because this project is basically over but i am one of the few people who wasn't laid off but also im moving away in 2 weeks) (i should have sent this message a week ago. whatever)
#ray speaks#work stuff#hoping that i will be able to keep working remotely for at least a little while#ideally (IDEALLY) i would like to get a nice hybrid-remote job close to my new home & NOT stay w my current employer longterm#but if i can stretch out this short-term gig just a little longer. thatd be nice#and i wouldnt be entirely opposed to a long-term contract w my current employer if they offer it... it wouldnt be perfect but it's A Job#much to think about and much to stress about lol
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Poetry, comedy, short stories, tiny TED talks... whatever you’ve got to share, come share it 21/3 on Zoom.
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I feel like I’ve been in a lupus flare for over a year now and it’s really starting to piss me off. Also: got my third booster a couple weeks ago and got really goddamm sick, only started to feel lupus-flare-level-shitty again yesterday.
I don’t mean to be a little bitch because just about everyone is in a very bad, very really really bad way. Literally everyone is chronically or acutely or mentally ill or financially unstable or trapped in bad work or personal straits or other hardships and a million other burdens and in so many ways and means. There is A LOT of heartbreak and horror going around my god.
But I feel panicky lately, like I’m not gonna finish all my knitting and writing and parenting and other life shit, like maybe people like me aren’t going to make it through the very end of the pandemic. Like I know everyone is sick of masks and angry people and shit politicians and utterly soulless corporations but if this is the new normal, maybe middle-aged lupus chicks are the new old people. I mean I FEEL old, and I ACT old all the time lately. Maybe 50 isn’t the new 40, maybe it’s the new 80. Feeling kinda down about it, needed to vent, sorry.
#personal#is this lupus 2.0 or lupus +???#is this long covid plus lupus?#is this just regular but extra stressed lupus???#who the fuck knows?????#not the doctors lol but also not lol fuck them#why the fuck don't we know more about the immune system i mean fuck me#we have a remote controlled toy jeep on Mars but we can't cure lupus and all the other weirdo immune shit????#and the fucking dems have decided to use gig workers for their pandemic plan???#everything is so stupid#everything is a lot#i mean i'm sorry to whine but fucking hell#i'm mostly truly ok#i comprehend my privileges; like i mean that sincerely#i'm just feeling really worn out and impatient and angry lately#i'll get over it#i always do#but i'm eating dark chocolate and popcorn and watching bad horror on tubi insteaad of working and that is OKAY
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