Oct 22 2008
One year anniversary at a book publisher
So today is my one year anniversary at the book publisher where I work. It doesn’t seem like long ago that I was getting settled here and beginning to learn the ropes. It’s astounding on days like today just how much I have learned here, especially about editing techniques and facets of the book publishing industry. Despite the current economic crisis, I’m feeling really positive lately. Two of my close friends were promoted this month; one of my friends got a new job where he will be much better appreciated and has better opportunities for advancement; and my brother got a great starting job at a university with some nice perks. It’s true that I constantly grumble about the fact that I’ve been here a full year, which included a recent promotion, without having a salary increase (in fact, I’m still making less than my last job). But at the same time, the longer I’m here, the more I like it. And that’s really the most important thing about my job. I began a part time job (which means I now have 2 part time jobs plus some other freelance writing gigs), yet I still have time for myself. I can still travel (although it’s difficult to get time off and I’m still avoiding airplane travel altogether due to the cost) and see my friends and family; what else could I want? I’m sure I will eventually get the salary I deserve as long as the company pulls out of this economic slump. Only time will tell… but, again, I’m feeling positive.
EDIT: Thanks for the Today.com administrators for making BookPublishing their Featured Blog today, 10/22. Check out Today.com to see.
Congrats on your anniversary and being the featured blog!
~Kelly
http://www.30somethingandsearching.today.com/
Congrats on one year on the job and being the Featured Blog. You should be positive! Visit me at careermysteries.today.com
Love from Your Mommy
ps how was visit with Pammy?
Good going!
Congratulations on your anniversary. You know, I’ve been at my full-time job as an editor at a Chicago trade magazine for 10-plus years now. Unbelievable how time flies, and how reluctant I am to look for another job. I’m sure I could find a higher-paying job somewhere in the city, but the publisher lets me work from home four days a week,and doesn’t mind if I work on freelance projects from home so long as I meet my deadlines and produce a quality product. Can’t beat that.
Keep up the good work on your blog.
Dan
http://workfromhomecouple.today.com
http://indycomics.today.com
congrats on both accomplishments
Thanks everyone for your support!
Jess
Congrats!! I also love your blog! I always (well except recently due to school) have my nose in a book!
alex
http://livemoxie.today.com
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary at a job you like as for being featured on today.com.. Hold on to that job since you seem to like it so much. They are really hard to find.
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