because I am that awesome
Went in for my first day of training, and had no idea what to expect. I spent the first hour tailing the guy who installed the lights, and he completely expected me to know what he was talking about (in a good way). I was there with Glenn, who is technically the Master Tech for lighting and sound, but he's primarily an audio guy. I'm fast finding out that they're expecting me to take lead on the lights, and I've been out of the game for five years.
That said, I completely rocked.
I spent about two hours asking questions and learning a brand new board (ETC Express 48/96) and another five playing with lights. I've figured out most of the board and assigned channels, looked through the dimmer racks, ran the catwalk and figured out how to change two source4 lamps. I've already programmed submaster dimmers for various combinations of house lights, and shortcuts for the Grand Opening Gala this weekend (mostly because I won't be there -- wedding! -- and the people who will be there know even less than I do). Glenn and I focused a few spots that were off, and we'll have more to do later, and at least one more lamp to check. So, yeah, seven hours later, I totally was everything that they expected me to be, and I am damn impressed with myself.
Glenn is already asking if they've made me a full-time offer, and he says that, if they ask him for his opinion as my supervisor, he's telling them to grab me up. Bryan (Special Events Director) told me that he has me approved for [starting hourly rate that is more than I make as a 3rd-year assistant manager at Pizza Hut] with a review at 6 months. Even so, I'm praying he offers me enough to get me out of Pizza Hut before then (because I don't know if I can do a 43 hours at one and 10-15 at another for long). At least one job doesn't feel like a job -- but I still have to have time to sleep.
Even so, I love this job.
That said, I completely rocked.
I spent about two hours asking questions and learning a brand new board (ETC Express 48/96) and another five playing with lights. I've figured out most of the board and assigned channels, looked through the dimmer racks, ran the catwalk and figured out how to change two source4 lamps. I've already programmed submaster dimmers for various combinations of house lights, and shortcuts for the Grand Opening Gala this weekend (mostly because I won't be there -- wedding! -- and the people who will be there know even less than I do). Glenn and I focused a few spots that were off, and we'll have more to do later, and at least one more lamp to check. So, yeah, seven hours later, I totally was everything that they expected me to be, and I am damn impressed with myself.
Glenn is already asking if they've made me a full-time offer, and he says that, if they ask him for his opinion as my supervisor, he's telling them to grab me up. Bryan (Special Events Director) told me that he has me approved for [starting hourly rate that is more than I make as a 3rd-year assistant manager at Pizza Hut] with a review at 6 months. Even so, I'm praying he offers me enough to get me out of Pizza Hut before then (because I don't know if I can do a 43 hours at one and 10-15 at another for long). At least one job doesn't feel like a job -- but I still have to have time to sleep.
Even so, I love this job.