Like most writers, I have a day job. Unlike some, I don’t see it as a totally necessary evil; It’s necessary, but not evil. In fact, I consider myself luckier than most when it comes to the “writer with a day job” moniker. It’s not just an 8-5-er that’s complete void of writing. My aspiration towards writing perfectly lends itself to my day job as a job coach. As a job coach, it is my responsibility to assist people with bettering their employment options. My co-workers and I call this ultimate goal “tier to tier movement”. Though it vaguely sounds like a video game term, this phrase refers to the act of bettering one’s current situation. In most cases, this means finding a job when one is unemployed. In some, it means finding a better job than their current one. As with any trade, there’s a multitude of tricks and stratagems that can be employed to help clients achieve their goals: Resume building, interview practice, training plans, job search assistance,
Capturing and analyzing the various vehicles of narrative in the wide spectrum of media. In less pretentious terms, I comment on stuff that tells a story. Because it's the internet.