So the news.....

[technoir]

So where to begin. That is always the problem isn't it. Any writer knows the problem intimately and really the only answer is in the beginning.

I got told by some friends in Raleigh to apply at their company. They work at a place called Icarus Studios. They are working on an MMO called Fallen Earth. A good portion of the design team for this game are old friends of mine(*waves* Hi guys!). Any way on Friday of last week at the beginning of the larp, Lee advised me I should put in a resume. I dutifully did on the following Monday.

So I got the job. I will be doing QA for the game. Basically playing it in such a manner so as to find all the flaws. I will be making better than 10,000 a year better than my current pay. Also it is my understanding most game designers in the industry start in the QA line. It is potentially the beginning of a career. I expect and plan on doing QA for at least a year though. There is good news and then there is good news.

Now it is great news, but I am not so silly as to be all roses and candy. The moving is not going to be easy. I have yet to figure out where I am moving. I am hoping to find a roommate do to wanting to reduce expenses of moving. Baring that maybe a couch to crash on for a while I get a place. As a last resort I will hit up the family for some help to get a place, but that is a last resort type thing as I am never happy to hit my family up for financial aid.

The fun part is the start date appears to be 12-3-07. So I have 2 weeks to find a place and move. Two weeks to prepare for a new job and new city.

May you live in interesting times.

Things are going to be chaotic for a bit. I am happy and terrified at the same time.

So thats the news. Hope everyone is having a good day.

Comments

[virtualmel.livejournal.com]

Woot! Congrats hon, you deserve it.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thanks luv.

[pipistrella.livejournal.com]

Nobody tells me ANYTHING.

Glad you're joining us. :)

[technoir.livejournal.com]

yeah I imagined they should have told you. I see a mad nerf gun shooting spree in your future.

[malaveaux.livejournal.com]

OMGWTFPUPPIES!

That is fraking fantastic news and I am sooooooooo happy for you.

/e does a happy dance for Technoir.

It's always good to know my voodoo is still working.

/e grins wickedly.

I TOLD YOU SO! /e nods emphatically.

Please, please, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you...housewarming gift maybe?! :D
Be sure to send updated address when you have it!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

I apreciate it dear and I will be sure to let people know the knew addy when I do.

[moosea1.livejournal.com]

Yay! Good for you! I think this will be the beginnings of good things for you. And don't worry about finding a place to stay; it will all work out. That said, if you are going to look for a place first rather than just trying someone's couch, you'd better look quick. With Thanksgiving next week, apartment offices will be closed a good portion of your two weeks.

I'm so happy for you!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

yeah I have started calling apartment complexs and emailing some. I have been hitting craigslist since finding out.

[comic-monkey.livejournal.com]

Our evil empire grows! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

Wait....does that mean you are evil and your rule an empire OR does that mean the individuals in your empire are evil.

i am confused.

[shieldhaven.livejournal.com]

I don't have space in my own apartment, but two apartments of the six that share my staircase are currently unoccupied.

http://www.equityapartments.com/market/brochure.aspx?page=overview&PropID=1704

[technoir.livejournal.com]

any of them one bedroom you think?

[puzzleoflight.livejournal.com]

Yay! Join the convergence. And if you're looking for a small house for rent we just looked at one in Chapel Hill last night that's too small for us but might work for you.

[puzzleoflight.livejournal.com]

It's this one: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/apa/480069667.html

[silverdawnatl.livejournal.com]

COngratulations! It is well deserved!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you sir.

[wynterwind.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Hope the relocation goes smoothly.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

its apreciate. I suspect it will go bumpy but not any more than what I am used to.

[suibhne.livejournal.com]

Yay!!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

:)

[touchstone.livejournal.com]

Hey, congrats!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I am certainly looking forward to it.

[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

Good luck!!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you luv. just think someday you can point at the game and say, I dont know some guy who worked on that. heh.

[imperatrix.livejournal.com]

Congrats. :)

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thanks doll.

[forestblend.livejournal.com]

Kickass, bro!! I think this will be a great move for ya! And I know your boss... he's a decent guy. :-D

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you sir. ACtually I dont think I will be working for Lee directly but I will definitely be amoungst friends.

[angelash-ga.livejournal.com]

WTF?? Ummm..no! You can't move father away. I'm gunna stomp around and pout! Hmmm...Okay fine. Be that way. I want you to be happy. You truly do deserve this. {{{{{Hugz}}}} Take care of you!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

sorry luv. I will be around when I can.

[sluagh1977.livejournal.com]

I am going to take this as news that my own craptacular job situation will be working out soon ((spread the love, spread the love, spread the love...)). Quick moves are hard, but good luck!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

I hope it does. You deserve some good luck.

[jeffrey.livejournal.com]

Wow. Congratulations! :D

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thanks man.

[thomas-rhymer.livejournal.com]

OMG CONGRATS!!!!!
I hope one day to play a game not only you contributed to as a writer, but also as a voice talent.
I'm so happy for you!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thanks man. I apreciate it.

[ikara-fox.livejournal.com]

Yay! Happy you get carrier advancment in something intresting! Sad you are moving.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

yeah I will miss you guys alot.

[milikihaha.livejournal.com]

Congrats!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you sir.

Congratulations!

[pickmansraven.livejournal.com]

And the Geek population of Raleigh/Cary grows... :)

Best of luck, and congrats on the start of a new career! (I used to be a QA guy, and made the transition to Project Management myself. But you're 100% right - If you start in QA the sky's the limit. Hard word, attention to detail and an in depth understanding of the Applications will help wherever you go.)

And if you need any books on QA methodology, testing processes or anything, let me know. :)

Congrats again!

Re: Congratulations!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

if there are such yeah i would love to see them. sadly I doubt i will get them before the move.

[nighthob.livejournal.com]

Grats! I look forward to seeing you in Raleigh soon!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I look forward to seeing you as well.

[lilisonna.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thanks much milady.

[paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com]

Whoa, congrats.

In a whoa, impressive sort of way.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

thank you doll. Whoa indeed.

[hapersmion.livejournal.com]

Hey, not only do you get to escape from your Job of Evil (TM), but you get to do the dream job of playing video games, or something like that, anyway. :) This sounds like a really great thing for you. :)

But I direct squinty eyes toward the horrible people-stealing folks in Raleigh. Knoxville already had enough people stolen away to Atlanta! Quit it! Grrrr.

[technoir.livejournal.com]

I am going to miss you guys more than I am ready to admit.