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Title: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 01:13:43 PM
The new job is exactly what I'm doing now, but for a rival company.

I've been sticking it out here for a while, what was a wonderful job has turned into a total nightmare over the last 18 months or so.

Lets see what the new place brings, still have to figure out a start date.

I feel.. relief
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Sancho on August 24, 2011, 01:28:18 PM
Good luck man! Sometimes we need change for the better...
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: AndyR on August 24, 2011, 01:32:27 PM
Nice one.

Good luck with it :D
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: ToneMonkey on August 24, 2011, 01:46:19 PM
Nice one mate. So what is it that you do?
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 01:49:40 PM
Nice one mate. So what is it that you do?

i'm a semiconductor engineer/account manager/project manager multifunction ;)
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: ToneMonkey on August 24, 2011, 01:57:17 PM
There's a lot of Engineers and PM's on this board.

Hope the job works out.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Twinfan on August 24, 2011, 02:56:18 PM
Best of luck mate!
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: dave_mc on August 24, 2011, 03:08:02 PM
congrats, and good luck
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Telerocker on August 24, 2011, 03:55:48 PM
Congrats and good luck!
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Philly Q on August 24, 2011, 05:07:17 PM
Nice one mate. So what is it that you do?

i'm a semiconductor engineer/account manager/project manager multifunction ;)

Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?

Anyway, best of luck with the new job!
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 05:12:22 PM
Nice one mate. So what is it that you do?

i'm a semiconductor engineer/account manager/project manager multifunction ;)

Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?
yes, 90% of my holidays, 50% of my evenings and 100% of my disposable income :/

worth every second / penny!

Anyway, best of luck with the new job!

thanks mate
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: ToneMonkey on August 24, 2011, 05:38:33 PM
Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?


So did I, that's why I asked.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: WezV on August 24, 2011, 05:46:27 PM
good luck gwem :)
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 05:48:24 PM
Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?


So did I, that's why I asked.

theres not a great deal of money to be had in the world of 8bit music ;)

edit: but yes, I do take my musical projects pretty seriously and they are very important to me.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Philly Q on August 24, 2011, 05:51:14 PM
Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?


So did I, that's why I asked.

theres not a great deal of money to be had in the world of 8bit music ;)

Well, it had crossed my mind that you have somehow amassed a great guitar collection from that Commodore 64 music!   :P
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 06:04:13 PM
Must admit, I thought you were a full-time musician!  So you use up your holidays for touring?


So did I, that's why I asked.

theres not a great deal of money to be had in the world of 8bit music ;)

Well, it had crossed my mind that you have somehow amassed a great guitar collection from that Commodore 64 music!   :P

last few years i've been averaging a gig every two weeks, some are very well paid, but its rare. mostly its expenses only.

i'm fine with that to be honest - i love to play. wether its a large club for a few hundred quid or a fan-run event for a pint i'll take it!

edit: any true musician would say the same :)
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Philly Q on August 24, 2011, 06:15:52 PM
last few years i've been averaging a gig every two weeks, some are very well paid, but its rare. mostly its expenses only.

i'm fine with that to be honest - i love to play. wether its a large club for a few hundred quid or a fan-run event for a pint i'll take it!

edit: any true musician would say the same :)

I'm sure you're right.  The playing must be rewarding, but trekking around lugging a load of gear would wear me down pretty quickly, I think.  :)
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: FernandoDuarte on August 24, 2011, 06:16:16 PM
Good luck! Hope this one gets better!
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 06:23:35 PM
last few years i've been averaging a gig every two weeks, some are very well paid, but its rare. mostly its expenses only.

i'm fine with that to be honest - i love to play. wether its a large club for a few hundred quid or a fan-run event for a pint i'll take it!

edit: any true musician would say the same :)

I'm sure you're right.  The playing must be rewarding, but trekking around lugging a load of gear would wear me down pretty quickly, I think.  :)

you've highlighted the best and worst part of the whole thing! sometimes when carrying a load of old computers, a guitar, mixer, mic stand etc on to a ryanair at 6 in the morning i've thought seriously about packing it in, but i've never actually done it, and don't plan to! :)

other plus points include meeting some truly unique people. Occasionally theres a little spot of tourism on the way which is welcome too - though most times its straight from the airport to the venue and back again - and the punk clubs we play are all similar after a while.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on August 24, 2011, 06:24:14 PM
Good luck! Hope this one gets better!

hope so too :) its a little bit of a gamble, but i figure its worth it.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: 38thBeatle on August 24, 2011, 09:32:30 PM
Congrats on the new job. I agree totally with your philosophy regarding gigs.
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: gwEm on November 09, 2011, 12:14:03 PM
Inspired by Tom's post:

My three month notice period is dragging on  :? But there just 7 more days to go!  :D



Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Telerocker on November 09, 2011, 05:32:43 PM
Congrats and good luck mate!
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 09, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
I'm sure you're right.  The playing must be rewarding, but trekking around lugging a load of gear would wear me down pretty quickly, I think.  :)

Just imagined Philly turning up to a gig with 2 Tokais, 12 warmoth necks, 8 bodies & a selection of Callaham parts but at least he left the bulk under the bed....  :lol:
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: JacksonRR on November 09, 2011, 09:16:24 PM
Philly's gig-mobile:

(http://blog.iwantoneofthose.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bed-2-1024x576.jpg)
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Ian Price on November 09, 2011, 10:33:49 PM
I'm sure you're right.  The playing must be rewarding, but trekking around lugging a load of gear would wear me down pretty quickly, I think.  :)

Just imagined Philly turning up to a gig with 2 Tokais, 12 warmoth necks, 8 bodies & a selection of Callaham parts but at least he left the bulk under the bed....  :lol:

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Accepted a new job yesterday but not really a big lifestyle change
Post by: Philly Q on November 09, 2011, 10:35:42 PM
Chance would be a fine thing!  :lol:


Who's that lady? (....to quote the Isley Brothers)