i told my current employer that i wrote speculative fiction in my spare time to hone my abilities as a writer and learn how to engage with online communities and that i had amassed a following because of said writing and engagement (code for ‘procrastinates by writing stevetony fanfic, posts it to tumblr, and answers asks about it later’) and now i’m in line to be the head of communications. its All About Phrasing, you got this and i believe in you.

brainfuzz:

nookienostradamus:

littlesystems:

counterpunches:

firelightmystic:

itsallavengers:

That is fucking amazing and I’ve screenshotted so I can save that for myself wow I love that hgfdhfdfd

Game. On.

#here’s an adulthood pro-tip: we’re all just bullshitting to some degree

This is timely, because I literally just was working on a friend’s resume who does commissions on tumblr, and I wrote it like this:

Freelance Artist
• Created custom artwork for a variety of domestic and international clients.
• Communicated effectively with customers in order to facilitate and execute their visions according to their individual needs.
• Invoiced and processed payments via PayPal processing service.
• Met deadlines, sustained a high level of customer satisfaction, and cultivated a database of clients.
• Used social media to find and connect with customers.

Never underestimate the work that you’re doing!

Oh, yes, my friends. The earlier you learn to sell yourself with unmitigated bullshit, the better off you’ll be.

But its not bullshit.  Really.  You *do* all of those things, but since you don’t do them in an “approved” setting (i.e. work) we’ve been conditioned to discount them.  

Professionally, I am a senior solutions technician for custom software designed for the bottling industry.  In English – I work a help desk for a very small software company with very large clients, and I’ve worked there a really long time.

I am also manage the logistics, accounts receivables and an responsible for creating and maintaining a budget and long-term financial planning for a group of four, as well as meet transportation needs, medical supply orders, and resolve conflicts between those same four people.  I am also on call 24/7 for emergency services including, but not limited to, transportation issues, scheduling conflict, limited medical issues and escalation to specialists if needed.  In English – I’m a mom with a spouse and two kids.  My responsibilities in the house are paying the bills, helping to manage my son’s diabetes, his and my husbands mental illnesses, make sure that everyone has a ride to all of their extra-curricular activities, etc.  Since I don’t get paid for that, it doesn’t count, even though all of those skills are directly applicable to the workplace.