During this break from employment I've taken the opportunity to improve my health but to also stay busy. Don't get me wrong, I'm actively searching for employment but instead of taking this as a blow to my pride I've pulled up my boot straps and found projects to work on.
I was blessed to receive an e-mail a few weeks ago from my past boss and new Mommy, Meghan Giersdorf (from MPG Consulting Enterprises) asking me to join her in assisting one of our past clients Showroom of Elegance in their marketing efforts. So here I am back working on press releases, event planning, social networking, and media relations!! God is good!
I have also joined my 'Project 2 Improv' brother John Thiede in co-producing a television sitcom pilot we're pitching to Comcast called 'The Hook.' We have wrote the first two episodes, cast the ensemble cast with local talent, and we're working on a table read before we can begin production on the two episodes we're submitting to Comcast.
I'm also co-producing a podcast with Brent Brozek and Kat Ruff called 'The Not-So-Cool Kids', a full nerd on nerd experience where we address all things dork-tastic! Gaming, comics, comic book movies, television, interviews with industry professionals and fans, as well as anything else that make you say Mmmmmhoygan!
You know the old saying- "Idle hands are the devil's playground?" Well I'm trying to keep myself from getting down both physically and emotionally, as being unemployed is extremely tough at times. Plus, sometimes you have to bottle your own lightning if people aren't going to throw a lightning bolt your way. I challenge you to do the same. Make the best of your time! When you go into an interview and they ask you to account for the time you don't show "work history," you can politely say I've been working with one of my past clients, producing a pilot for television, and co-hosting two podcasts. Cheers!
