I have nothing to add that you haven't already heard in our (hilarious, revealing) text exchanges about this piece. So I will just say to those stupid bosses:
Awesome read Charlie. I'd never heard of AJPT until less than two months ago but, you guys had me at hello. Amazing amazing work you guys do, I enjoy every single piece. And yeah, fuck the bosses!!!!!
This really touched me, Charlie. Like you, I am so proud and grateful to be part of such an amazing group of writers, editors, and readers. I feel like you all would fight to the death for your writers and for each other. That's pretty rare these days. Also, my favorite part of Office Space was when Ron stops caring about work and the new management says, "Seems like you've been missing a lot of work lately." And he says, "Well, I wouldn't say I've been missing it." That never gets old.
Charlie is still my spirit animal. For the past couple of weeks I’ve had to suppress the urge to rage quit and go live in a tree somewhere. But I can’t get mad at my money!😅
I feel like somewhere an opportunity was missed to created at least a vlog about historical tattoos. Or at least dating people to get historical scenes depicted on themselves.
History! One Life Only - Live on Flesh. I’d pay to see that.
I am also not a serious person, and the IRS has no knowledge of my getting a paycheck since 1993. Yes. Proud moment.
I am an artist, which means I work all the time, married to a bass playing singer/songwriter who left his 90’s band right before they got big because he hates bosses too, but gets paid each time the record sells, because he’s playing (uncredited).
Two self employed artist equals obvious wealth.
I find bosses confusing and frankly overrated. During the apparent economic crisis of 2008 (we went medically bankrupt in 2007 4 months after getting married because my husband’s appendix exploded in California. With people not buying paintings, (I retired from my career as a Cindy Sherman-esque photographer when the damn digital camera spawned into being -see below:pivot)I got a job working as like an assistant (I guess) for a millionaire and I loved that job because I never knew what I was supposed to do. And this amused them in a dance monkey dance way, but I made enough money I didn’t mind being the Punky Brewster to what seemed to be essentially a Vegas money laundering business guided as making slot machines. Point was they are bored, and I’m never boring.
With a goal (nutrition, shelter) the sky is the limit for the self-employed. Just practice your pivot, and always be hustling.
Oh and the phrase if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life is categorically untrue. Also, you will likely spend a lot of time still complaining about your boss, even when your are the boss. Consider as I do: free therapy!
Charlie, this was such a great/infuriating (on your behalf) read. I’ll always love print magazine but I understand why it’s often not sustainable financially. I’m sorry you were treated so awfully but am so glad you’re here at AJPT and can be yourself in your writing. Also, that history lesson made me actually interested in a way I never thought I would be!
Looking forward to many more years of AJPT (and am now determined to finish my 90% zone essay draft I’ve been sitting on because I tend to do that).
I have nothing to add that you haven't already heard in our (hilarious, revealing) text exchanges about this piece. So I will just say to those stupid bosses:
Your loss.
I’m so so glad you are here .
Awesome read Charlie. I'd never heard of AJPT until less than two months ago but, you guys had me at hello. Amazing amazing work you guys do, I enjoy every single piece. And yeah, fuck the bosses!!!!!
Fuck the bosses is right and thank you for being such a natural fit and perfect addition here at AJPT. So glad you found us!
This really touched me, Charlie. Like you, I am so proud and grateful to be part of such an amazing group of writers, editors, and readers. I feel like you all would fight to the death for your writers and for each other. That's pretty rare these days. Also, my favorite part of Office Space was when Ron stops caring about work and the new management says, "Seems like you've been missing a lot of work lately." And he says, "Well, I wouldn't say I've been missing it." That never gets old.
Charlie is still my spirit animal. For the past couple of weeks I’ve had to suppress the urge to rage quit and go live in a tree somewhere. But I can’t get mad at my money!😅
I feel like somewhere an opportunity was missed to created at least a vlog about historical tattoos. Or at least dating people to get historical scenes depicted on themselves.
History! One Life Only - Live on Flesh. I’d pay to see that.
I am also not a serious person, and the IRS has no knowledge of my getting a paycheck since 1993. Yes. Proud moment.
I am an artist, which means I work all the time, married to a bass playing singer/songwriter who left his 90’s band right before they got big because he hates bosses too, but gets paid each time the record sells, because he’s playing (uncredited).
Two self employed artist equals obvious wealth.
I find bosses confusing and frankly overrated. During the apparent economic crisis of 2008 (we went medically bankrupt in 2007 4 months after getting married because my husband’s appendix exploded in California. With people not buying paintings, (I retired from my career as a Cindy Sherman-esque photographer when the damn digital camera spawned into being -see below:pivot)I got a job working as like an assistant (I guess) for a millionaire and I loved that job because I never knew what I was supposed to do. And this amused them in a dance monkey dance way, but I made enough money I didn’t mind being the Punky Brewster to what seemed to be essentially a Vegas money laundering business guided as making slot machines. Point was they are bored, and I’m never boring.
With a goal (nutrition, shelter) the sky is the limit for the self-employed. Just practice your pivot, and always be hustling.
Oh and the phrase if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life is categorically untrue. Also, you will likely spend a lot of time still complaining about your boss, even when your are the boss. Consider as I do: free therapy!
Damn the man!
Love this read, Charlie. I now have a toilet seat imprint thanks to you. Enjoy your weekend!
Haha Most Charlie compliment ever!
Charlie, this was such a great/infuriating (on your behalf) read. I’ll always love print magazine but I understand why it’s often not sustainable financially. I’m sorry you were treated so awfully but am so glad you’re here at AJPT and can be yourself in your writing. Also, that history lesson made me actually interested in a way I never thought I would be!
Looking forward to many more years of AJPT (and am now determined to finish my 90% zone essay draft I’ve been sitting on because I tend to do that).