Re: SMC lab job

From: tschibasch <tschibasch_at_yahoo.com_at_hypermail.org>
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2002 08:06:44 -0000

--- In OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_y..., "toughslush" <meurtre_at_e...>
wrote:
> > > EVEN BETTER --
> > >
> > > Ask them for permission to post advertisements for
> > > private tutoring, then charge $25-$50 per hour. How
> > > saturated can the language tutoring market be?
> > >
> > > Barby
>
> Good thinking. After all, it hasn't occurred to John to actually
seek
> out private tutoring clients that will pay him real money. I'm
afraid
> he's not very smart, our Johnny. Just needs to be told everything.
>
> If we could all give him just a little more advice, I think that
would
> help. Come on, everyone--chip in, already.

Unfortunately, there is some truth to my lack of savvy about getting
real money: Look how many years I was underpaid and overworked at
SyVox!

Regarding the language lab, there is no place where I can post an
advert about private tutoring. I have been told that it is done by
word of mouth. Still, the suggestion is appreciated.

I have gotten back extremely positive feedback from the people I have
helped. Since I am apparently good at this, this nice reputation
should be able to help get me started with private tutoring. So far,
nothing. But it's summer, and the session will be ending soon.

I really enjoy going to the lab! At SyVox, there was too much worry
and long hours. Just too much work for us all the time, and no
appreciation (other than stock options).

> John, are you brushing your teeth? Wearing your galoshes?
> Doing your yoga? Putting gas in your car? Eating your wheat
> germ?
>
> --Q.M.

Um, yes, I am trying to take care of basic things like this. The bout
of depression and sadness which was at first quite pronounced has
decreased.

> > > > I wouldn't recommend offering to work for free, even
> > > > though you've got the time for it. Anyone would take
> >>> advantage of an offer like that, no matter how altruistic
> >>> they are!
>
> Volunteering is completely worthwhile, if it leads to a paying
job.
> And it's for a limited amount of time. Also, it keeps John busy,
> which will ward off the depression that goes with
> structurelessness.
>
> Hey! Maybe we could lay off! Just a thought.

I agree that volunteering is worthwhile, if it will lead us to
something; of if not, then at least if we can afford to do it. The
truth is that I simply cannot volunteer at SMC forever, regardless of
whether or not I would *want* to. This will stop as soon as the
summer session is over. I hope that by then there would be enough
connections made to start getting some money. And in the meantime, I
am trying other avenues as well.

John
Received on 2002-07-27 01:06:46