allannathan

In recent conversations with wise (and sometimes-wise) folks, it’s becoming clear to me that I’m reaching that point in demand where I can start upping my rate and saying no to people. In order to do a kickass job everytime, I need enough prep time. I think I’ve got enough knowhow to delegating tasks to folks instead of having to do everything myself.

Therein would be a rub. I don’t know anyone worth their salt who will work for the rates my employers have been paying. So this leads me to 2 conclusions:

- 1: I need to find or train someone to become salty

- 2: I need to up my rate  to make price meet demand

I firmly believe that I’ll be okay without either of my current jobs. Conversely, they’d be just fine without me. For the doses of bs that I put up with, my skillset, and the comfort level their constituents have with me, I think they’ll be accommodating to my requests. If not, I’ll spend some time on the road and/or learning new skills. This sounds like a win-win. For one of the jobs, I might be able to price myself out of the BS pool and make it so my time isn’t wasted. Now THAT would be cool…..

Additionally, I was recently introduced to someone that was recommended as a potential protege. I asked him for a resume to tell me what his 1 and 5 year goals are. Hopefully I can work out a plan worthwhile enough for me and him.

First of all, I think I’ve changed in the last 8 years. No duh. But one of the major things is that I used to be so memememememememe. Although I still am, I finally found someone who makes me a better person. I won’t risk the barf factor here, but I will say I can’t imagine coming home to nobody or anybody else.

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As far as work goes, things are still a little tight, but there’s still a hint of light at the end of this tunnel. There are shows right around the bend that need attention, and they’re going to be here before I know it. I NEEED NEED NEEED to be on point.

In non-cryptic news, i just checked out “American Idiot” at the Berkeley Rep Theater, and it was AWESOME. I walked in the theater thinking it was going to be a Green Day concert, but I walked out amazed at the great show and didn’t even think about Green Day. I picked up a few lighting ideas AND a few video ideas, so being there was a green mushroom for me.

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The older you get, the faster time goes by, and Fbomb– 2010 is going to be here before I know it. my bday. fresh. sanctuary. mack’s bday. ai afterparty. realbad. symbiosis. skills afterparty. lucashalloween. halloweenclift/ruby/luma. (oooh maybe a breather in november?). lucas holiday. Bebe’s wedding. Christmas. New Year’s.

I’m practically 40 years old already.