Here’s a thought. We think of our careers as being central to our identity. Especially as progeeks, our social lives and hobbies are swept up into our work life as well into one big Katamari ball of activities. So, what … Continue reading
If you dedicate a lot of time to your geeky pursuits… well, firstly, good for you. But secondly, you’ve probably had someone pointedly remark, “I wish I had time for that.” You know the tone. It’s snippy, but just subtle … Continue reading
We're here to encourage professional geekery, of taking your fantoms and making them your profession. But I'd like to take a moment to encourage the reverse. Yes, I'd like to encourage you to think about how you can do your … Continue reading
As you may have guessed if you've . . . well read most anything I've written or published in the last few years . . . is that I'm big on how people's hobbies can lead to and enhance careers. … Continue reading
Do you feel out of control in your career – if you even have one anymore? Do you feel you can't make anything happen? Do you feel helpless in the job market? I'm guessing if you're even reading this the … Continue reading
So you're looking at your fandom experience, at your hobbies, and asking yourself "OK, what did I learn and what can I do?" so you can think about your career or add to your resume. It's not always easy – … Continue reading
Many months ago, when I was doing a lot of web and job work, a horrible realization struck me – I was not doing many geeky things I enjoyed. No video games. No new anime. No manga or scanilations. I … Continue reading
In the past, I have stated outright that I do NOT agree with the "everyone should have a blog" approach to blogging. I've stated everyone should have a personal page(s) and be accessible, and that blogging is good for many, … Continue reading