Showing posts with label work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label work. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Design It! Or, what?

OK, so this is not a funny post. Sorry, peeps.

Someone asked me to do something today which I strongly oppose. More specifically, a superior asked me to use an image of a celebrity on advertising for a bar. Even more specifically, to steal an image of a celebrity (meaning we don't have permission, nor have purchased rights) and use it to promote a specific event at more than a couple bars/restaurants around the country. Apparently, this "strategy" has been approved by the client and the company I work for has been released from all liability, should something happen.

I have refused to do it... not because I'm worried about getting in trouble, but because I feel the need to uphold my integrity in this industry where these kinds of practices run rampant. I'm fairly certain there will be no serious consequences (ie - getting fired) that come from my unwillingness to do this. In fact, I am fairly certain my position on this will be respected. However, hypothetically speaking, say it comes down to this: Do what I ask, or I'll find someone else who will. What would you do?

I kind of need a job, however, do I need any job bad enough that I will compromise this thing - this seemingly small thing - that I'm protecting?

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Burnt OUT.

So, I work a lot. Too much, probably... 45 hours a week at my full-time J.O.B... and 20+ at home on freelance work. I'm trying SO hard to get to the point where I can work on a contract basis from home full-time. But the downside is... I am stressed, overwhelmed, tired and grumpy. Thank goodness my husband is super supportive and takes care of most of the housework and dog responsibilities so I don't have to worry about them, all the while dealing with my aforementioned grumpiness. He's a saint.

Friends, I need to figure out a way to relax. Even if I'm watching TV or chillin' with Paul and the doggie, I'm thinking about the piles of work I should be doing.

I'm starting to feel physical manifestations of stress - sore jaw, water retention, heachaches... not good.

How do I make the most of the little bit of down-time I have while still working toward my goal? Suggestions needed!