MattOnFire

The job thing. I’m workin’ on it. Now that I am a homeowner, it is imperative that I find steady, lucrative work to supplement the income I’m receiving from my little startup bizzy. While I’ve got my finger in the writing and social media pie, it sure won’t be enough to pay the mortgage, internet bill, trash bill, homeowner’s association fees, utilities and credit card bills. Not to mention support my beer hockey addiction.

This blog started out as a detailed journey through my scared-shitless mind as I documented the day-to-day life of a newly-unemployed sap. You’ve witnessed my turmoil as I weighed the options of moving far, far away. You’ve read my stories about how Craigslist is a big, steaming pile of scams. You accompanied me to malljob and watched me try my hand at summertime retail. You’ve been there as I went on job interviews with crazy people and offered your support. Some of you felt my pain and cried right along with me. Just kidding. I don’t cry. I’m made of stone. But thanks for being there.

Lately, the blog has taken a turn to encompass the good things happening in my life. The house. The wife. My little business. The stupid cat. But fear not, those who enjoy wallowing in someone else’s sorrows! The job search has been retooled and refocused to encompass industries in which I have no formal training nor experience. Mattress salesman? I’m applying. Barista? I’m applying. Tax accountant? I’m applying, but I’m really bad at math. Director of old people fitness and exercise at an old people home? Totally applied for it.

I haven’t had a call back since before Christmas. I have, however, received a few new leads and potential clients for my little business. Word of mouth, I guess. Friends of friends or the uncle of the lady who went to college with my wife or my cousin’s veterinarian needs a website or a blog or a press release written. I’m. On. It.

I also want to mention, without tooting my own horn, (but, really – TOOT TOOT!) that this blog was nominated in RVANews‘ Internet Awards in not one, but TWO categories: Best New Blog and Best Overall Blog. My @mattjh2 Twitter account was also nominated for Funniest Twitter. AND, a community website for which I blog, Richmond Inside Out, is also nominated in the Best Kept Secret category. Pretty frackin’ cool, fellas!

So, incase you didn’t know, I’m kind of a big deal. I would tell you to go vote for me, but that’s just plain wrong. *COUGHshortyawardsCOUGH* Also, voting closed last week and I was too busy moving to schlep for your vote. Besides, you probably voted for other blogs and internetters such as CafeDarkness or The Checkout Girl or Tobacco Ave, all of whom are friends and much more deserving of your accolades.

Now if you would excuse me, I must change my address on my resumé and start handing out copies to the Midlothian old people homes.