Steve’s Update 3/9/2014

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Apologies again for the limited updates. A lot’s been going on.

I’ve been working on a job change, and my stepfather just passed away, on top of the usual business. At this rate I’d like to discuss a lot of things in detail, but I’m actually too tired. Well, jet lagged – I got caught in all that mess due to the weather.  Oh and it’s daylight savings time.

My stepfather’s funeral was respectful and positive The guy was full of stories and everyone had a story about him – the man is his own memorial. He’s someone to emulate.

I’m hoping now to actually be doing more here, so stay tuned. I just now have a wedding (not my own) coming up . . .

I am now discussing my next books (yes, books) with people, as I’ve now got enough ideas and mojo going to get going. Well, post-wedding.

Yeah.  I need a break.
Respectfully,

– Steven Savage
http://www.musehack.com/
http://www.informotron.com/
http://www.seventhsanctum.com/

Having A Life Shouldn’t Be Optional

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Ever get the impression part of the job search is proving you have no life beyond what you do?

I see it sometimes when I apply for jobs, or hear of it when friends talk about their adventures. Perhaps it comes as a requested link to a portfolio or an example of code or discussion of a project. Sometimes in the interview process – and the application process – you discuss the hobbies you do that are, well, the same as your job.

This isn’t a given everywhere or in every job, but it’s something that keeps coming up. Show people your GIT repository, show them a website that you wrote. Show something that says your life is the same in and out of work.

Hell, *I* emphasize this. It’s great when hobbies combine with your jobs, as it brings fulfillment, shows dedication, and lets you monetize goofing off. But I’m thinking it’s gone a bit too far.

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