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36 ║ He/Him ║ Hare ║ IO Psychology ║ A job coach (slots open!) who posts helpful employment tips and furry art reviews. Website: edwin-at-work.carrd.co

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Edwin Sketch-a-Week: W00

Edwin Reference Sheet

🎨: Crazyfoxlady

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Different sites to reach Crazy Fox Lady, illustrator, artist, commission info.

Welcome to Week Zero of my Edwin Sketch-a-Week project! Let me answer some basic questions:

Q1: What is this project?

A: For the next 52 weeks I will be posting a piece of art about my fursona Edwin from a different artist. I will try my best to post on Tuesdays.

Q2: Why are you doing this project?

A: As a researcher, it is important to have some features of a situation consistent when you are conducting an experiment. In this situation, Edwin is held consistent across these works. This will offer you, the viewer, a way of comparing the style and approach between artists who take part in this project. Perhaps you may find a new favorite artist and throw some commissions their way?!

Q3: No really, why are you doing this project?

A: Uhh, I find the commissioning process fun, am interested to see how artists approach my fursona, and I will have a lot of unique art by the end of the project!

Q4: What is the point of Week Zero?

A: Because I need to introduce you to Edwin…

Edwin, my fursona, is a black-tailed jackrabbit (i.e., a hare) that was created in collaboration between myself and crazyfoxlady while they were making me a reference sheet. Included at the end of this post are notable details about Edwin that are shared with all artists who agreed to be part of the project. Make no mistake, I am not sharing the details with you because they are particularly interesting, but because you should understand what the base prompt was for the artist. That way it will be easier to point out the interesting twists and interpretations they took on OC.

Consider watching me if this project sounds remotely interesting. It will be a year long journey involving art, a community of talented fursons, and a grumpy anthropomorphic hare!

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Say hello to Edwin! 🎨: crazyfoxlady on Furaffinity

Key details: - SFW. - Male. - Mouth is never open. - Facial expression is usually grumpy, annoyed, or deep in concentration. - Ears are never straight up, but always held back (see reference). - Black spot over the left eye is critical and must be visible in the piece. His ears have black tips, and all the other black peppering is randomly sprinkled about the areas pointed out in the reference. - He wears business casual (see outfit reference. Ex: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49225734/). - He wears a wedding ring (if you choose to show his left hand). - Digigrade legs Tips for how to draw hares, rabbits, and the differences between the two. Very handy for getting the face/snout/skull and ears right: https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-animals-hares-and-rabbits--cms-21262

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For USA: The small business administration has great resources for starting a business: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/.....-your-business. $400 profit is the magical number for taxes kick in. Taxes are filed quarterly. You should get on that if you are a full-time freelancer!

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See the below link for a listing of each state's official job board. It is wise to peek at the job board for neighboring states. There is a chance that a nation-wide remote job was posted on their board but not be on your local board. https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSe.....job-banks.aspx PS: Note that I added a new line to show if the tip relates to a unique feature of the USA system (i.e., USA specific).

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I have done this many a' time to help break the ice. The key is not to be creepy when you throw in these researched facts. Also, there are ways to look at someone's LinkedIn without showing that you visited (look it up on YouTube).

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You do not have to list things in chronological order. Consider pulling out important skills and summarizing them in a box or separate column on the page. Keep in mind the reviewer could be looking through 100+ resumes. Anything that makes their job easier will be appreciated.

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I have had to stare into the sun for 45 minutes during candidate interviews because of awful camera positioning. Candidates have sounded like they were trapped inside of a tin can. Make sure your interview is a pleasant visual and auditory experience.

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Many salary jobs are becoming gentrified. Two notable exceptions in the US: skilled tradespeople (e.g., master electricians and plumbers) and tech jobs. I am not saying you should abandon your dreams, just know that a BA in Psychology is not going to get you far (I had to get a PhD…).

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[NOTE: USA focused] You may consider this while looking at benefit packages.

PS: this tip does not apply to part-time/hourly workers. They have a separate vacation system called “not on the work schedule.”

PSS: The self-employed have an even more advanced vacation system called “your business closes for the duration you are not working. Enjoy creating doubt in the minds of your customers/clients and the direct loss of profit.”

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Internally, they could say/write about how they do not hire or promote Furries without threat of legal recourse. I am not suggesting you suppress who you are. It is important to be comfortable with yourself at work. Just know that no lawyer would ever take that case.

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The final phase of a business: Decline. Nobody wins in this phase. Non-managerial workers are pushed hard to meet unrealistic goals. You should probably jump ship ASAP. One pro to this phase is the company maybe acquired, throwing you into a Growth phase.

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Many companies you apply to will be at the mature stage of business. Many of the work practices have been codified to procedure, so innovative types may find this work stifling. Focus on these companies if you are prioritizing stability during the job hunt.

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Know the Company You Are Applying to Part 2: The Growth Phase. More stability in work and pay but middle management can be a mess. A company may reenter this phase after an acquisition or new product launch. Enjoy the ride!

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Know the Company You Are Applying to Part 1: The Start-Up. It can be exciting to be part of a start-up. Expect to work long hours for not much pay. They are a great way of building a resume because they give new hires great responsibility.

Share a start-up story if you have one!

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http://edwin-at-work.carrd.co One exception to this is if your employer tells you to find another job. Yes that does happens, even to me once...

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I know it is soul crushing, but you have to get back to the search!

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http://edwin-at-work.carrd.co One exception to this tip are small companies (e.g., start-up, mom & pop). They may not have an application platform.

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With a looming 🙀 recession, close of Q4, and 💸 time of year, it is time to talk about the first week of 2023. That first week is a popular time for companies to furlough and layoff. Let’s talk about what you can do to prep for the worst. Rework your resume. It is a good practice to clean up your resume on a routine basis. Consider adding more details about your current work, make a special section to describe a major project you were part of, update LinkedIn, clean up your GitHub… Reach out to old work contacts or friends that you have not spoken to in the past year. The holiday season is a great time for sending out a 2022 newsletter, a pic and a “how are you doing?” This will make sure doors are open if you need help come the start of the year. Keep this link to the state job boards: https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/state-job-banks.aspx This will not only help with a potential job search but it will also describe how to file for unemployment benefits through your state. My sincere hope is you will not need any of this. But spending a little time over the next month may position you better for if something unfortunate happens. PS: Your raise is not going to track with inflation, most likely. You could be making less money in 2023 than in 2022… It might be a good time to consider other employment opportunities. PSS: Keep in mind I am a Job Coach and am more than happy to help you navigate through the stifling process we call job searching 😸 edwin-at-work.carrd.co