1: A Visit with the Crazyman
Yesterday, I went to see babynutcase. He called me the day before.... I had assumed he must have read something I posted, but perhaps I was wrong. And it had been a long time since I've seen him.... I somewhat consciously let him slip away when I thought he was moving to NYC. But he didn't do that. He's still around, and has a very nice new place that I got to see yesterday.
Unfortunately, his elderly mother passed away that morning, and he was less.... coherant and cohesive than usual. His mind probes into some interesting places... and he stays there until he gets bored, whereon he immediately probes somewhere else. For my part, I had some trouble getting my mind off of addressing my job search troubles -- and surfing for "My Milkshake" videos was certainly not going to do it.
Since he is a technical guru, I thought I'd ask him what I should learn to make myself more marketable. Luckily I didn't really need the answer to my question -- I already see multiple paths, and have had online resources pointed out to me.... and even questions like "should I learn ABC or XYZ" are really answered better by what I find interesting. Such a young grasshopper was I to ask the question.
His less serious answer was to google "more marketable" and show me the hits. Nice trick to have up one's sleeve, but I really wasn't much interested in whatever that produced, and I already do that on my own when I think it will yield usefulness. Somewhat more seriously, he said that I could get any job I want if I walk into the interview with the attitude that (***DEEP VOICE***)"I AM THE ONE FOR YOU!!!!!" Good point, that may be a necessary condition, but its not a sufficient one.
Though I wasn't complaining of a lack of time to learn things.... he brought up the fact that I spend a lot of time playing computer games (yes, still true). I'm not sure whether he meant I should be learning new skills with that time, or plotting an interview strategy.
I do love him for his mind. I might have even gone with him and watched him workout (yes, he wanted me to) if I didn't have responsibilities at home. Specifically my very favorite responsibility, my partner. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you longer, Mr Crazyman-- it was a pleasure to be your amusement for a while but you were driving me nuts! I hope your mind finds peace soon.
Unfortunately, his elderly mother passed away that morning, and he was less.... coherant and cohesive than usual. His mind probes into some interesting places... and he stays there until he gets bored, whereon he immediately probes somewhere else. For my part, I had some trouble getting my mind off of addressing my job search troubles -- and surfing for "My Milkshake" videos was certainly not going to do it.
Since he is a technical guru, I thought I'd ask him what I should learn to make myself more marketable. Luckily I didn't really need the answer to my question -- I already see multiple paths, and have had online resources pointed out to me.... and even questions like "should I learn ABC or XYZ" are really answered better by what I find interesting. Such a young grasshopper was I to ask the question.
His less serious answer was to google "more marketable" and show me the hits. Nice trick to have up one's sleeve, but I really wasn't much interested in whatever that produced, and I already do that on my own when I think it will yield usefulness. Somewhat more seriously, he said that I could get any job I want if I walk into the interview with the attitude that (***DEEP VOICE***)"I AM THE ONE FOR YOU!!!!!" Good point, that may be a necessary condition, but its not a sufficient one.
Though I wasn't complaining of a lack of time to learn things.... he brought up the fact that I spend a lot of time playing computer games (yes, still true). I'm not sure whether he meant I should be learning new skills with that time, or plotting an interview strategy.
I do love him for his mind. I might have even gone with him and watched him workout (yes, he wanted me to) if I didn't have responsibilities at home. Specifically my very favorite responsibility, my partner. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you longer, Mr Crazyman-- it was a pleasure to be your amusement for a while but you were driving me nuts! I hope your mind finds peace soon.