Get a Job

Is it possible? That after 6 years of freelancing, I might take a job?

I wasn't looking. But there was this ad on craigslist and it fit. Perfectly. Stable tech company, lots of money, hip office in downtown SF, three contacts who used to work there. I'd be a senior editor on a team of 7, doing a wide range of things, from copyediting/detail work and big-picture strategy/business analysis. Interesting. Very interesting. Intent on quality improvement, which I have experience with at Sun, doing the Six Sigma corporate change methodology. Piece of cake. The pay is in the mid 80's, which isn't exactly thrilling, but the ME said there were "things we can do." Stock, probably, or mega bonuses. We'll see. It would be nice to have benefits. And a 401(k) plan, maybe matching. And medical coverage, and a flexmed spending program. And a steady paycheck.

WHich can only mean one thing: shopping trip. Before my tax status would change. Can you say tax-deductible? I can.

Wish list:
* high end stereo
* iPod
* music, and a lot of it
* books
* classes
* probably couldn't pull off a new car. But what's the IRS going to say, exactly?

I have a second interview on Monday, where I meet everyone. Think nice thoughts for me. Thoughts like, "Jay, Judy is exactly the tactical ball-buster you need on your mellow-guy team." Ommmmmm.

Two other developments in my life:
1. My kitchen sink clogged up, and I now know way too much about what sorts of schmutz lives in my pipes.
2. I have weevils. Actually, they've been stalking my cupboards for some time. I just didn't want to admit it. It's so embarassing.