Hello, it’s been some time since I have written anything but let’s have a mind dump and let me fill you in what has been happening
It’ll be long like most of the time lol but if you like what I write...be my guest and read
The first three months of 2019 has been interesting. There had been some ups and downs, and to be fair.....it was possibly a moment of my life where I felt not only the most lethargic and lazy but I also felt like I lost control of where my life is heading
I am not the type to speak ill, poorly, or badly about anyone or any companies that I’ve worked with or worked for but I’ll admit this
My last job was something I was hoping things could work out and I could actually do something and make something happen in AV or Audiovisual field industry....
However, I am not saying that I with my former employer was not meant to be in a strong, healthy working relationship to move forward for the company’s growth in a foreseeable future which is up for debate
Again, I will not make any sort of negative remarks but here is the conclusion that I reached once it began to be more clear of how I am treated and what I believe they see me as.
I guess I was someone to them of little value or no true potential....to them, I was just cheap labor to stretch out and pretty much do all the “dirty” work
Initially, I am someone that is willing and want to show my worth that I can be a good asset for them and prove my capabilities of essentially learning the ins and out of a field if taught properly
However, one thing that I personally prefer when it comes to learning is.....it is not about teaching me the basics and practically showing me from the ground up but rather I believe it is more practical for me to shadow someone and then ask questions
So if it’s audio...basic questions I can ask are;
Why are the main speakers arranged this way
What signals are essentially needed to be sent for stage monitors
How are you determining which frequencies are to be cut out based of the spectrum analyzer
What mixes needed to be sent in the foyer
How do focus and properly set up the LEDkos with the gobos
How are you able to use a light controller
How are you able to program the DMX lights to essentially communicate and function accordingly to the stage configuration
What are the contents provided
What are the contents that was prepared by us
What video signals are been sent
What is the order of the event to cue the correct media
If it is stage setup or strike (Strike meaning cleaning up);
How to tape cables down to be more clean
How to wrap and clean up cables
Although I never knew AV as it is, it is something that I’ve always had interest in but only had a basic grasp of it due to my experiences in church but I was always fascinated with it
Pretty much, I was doing some form of AV before I knew what AV was
I’ve done simple but productive sound setups which was sufficient enough
Anyways, to sum up this long explanation pretty much
They only wanted me to run errands and do the pre-production setup but never have me go and do the actual productions with them
I finished up my internship at a recording studio and I told them that I’m more available so please plug me in whenever you can
I finally got a chance to speak with the owner but my supervisor was like
“Don’t ask for a pay raise” or “more hours”
Immediately, I had a gut feeling that this is just a waste of my time and I won’t be able to pretty much move up and get more experience that can help me with this industry
“What more do you think we can do to help with the storage of our equipment”
“Is there anything you want to suggest”
To be honest, I have nothing more to suggest or add because the amount of work that I am given is honestly piss poor and it was stuff that nobody was wanting to do so they just threw it at me because I am the “bottom feeder”
My dad already realized that a year in and I’m not getting more hours with events that they can do and he suggested that I go find other options with employment
So I played the waiting game but I applied and applied and applied
March was really when things took a good turn and I just finally got some response
Some of the jobs that were selected were my choices but I wanted to see the options because it was not just about having good pay but it was also about having hours
I cared more about having hours than the pay because anything was better than my current job situation at the time
But I started a new job with Metro as sales but I also had other interviews happening, especially regarding jobs at the airport
I honestly had uncertainty whether I was going to get the job or not mainly because airport jobs are only stable if you are able to keep up and maintain performance
I’ll admit...all of my jobs weren’t too strict so I was able to be really flexible and kind of do whatever I pleased but I was fully aware that airport jobs are strict and there is no “freedom” aka there is no “do as you please”
I heard back from two airlines, Alaska Airlines and Korean Air and I already completed one interview via phone for both
Then I heard back from the two airlines and proceeded to do the only interview in person which were located at remote sites; one at the airport and one at their many buildings
Unfortunately I did not continue get the okay with Alaska Airlines but I still had hope with Korean Air
I believe that when you do not get the approval for the next step of being hired, it is all on the matter of fit and I was not a fit for Alaska Airlines at that given time
With Korean Air, I was able to complete three separate interviews (Skype video call interview but it ended up becoming a phone interview with Sea-Tac Station Manager, then in-person interview the Station Manager, Passenger Service Manager, and Cargo Manager, then lastly one more Skype video call interview with Korean Air’s HR department in LA)
I honestly did not think I would get the job...I just felt it was not even possible mainly because I have no experience in this industry
As I just started my week with Metro and giving my other job a two week’s notice regarding that I will be leaving, it was a change for me and I was excited to do something that I can learn but also have some confidence in
However, I get the call from Korean Air that completely changed my situation and caught me by surprise....I was hired
I resigned after two days of employment with Metro (it really count as anything for they were going to train me part-time and send me around other stores nearby but it wasn’t gonna happen) and I just straight up dropped the bomb on my other job saying I’m out...bye-bye
Personally, I felt relieved and excited because it is something new and something that I can actually build a career and do something long-term, have more stability
At the same time, I now feel more happy because not only do I actually have a sufficient income to do other endeavors such as building my portfolio as an audio engineer (I am still trying to balance out my life to maximize my daily schedule) but also live a more productive life where I can improve my health, my social life, and be an actual “adult”
I know this is getting really long and it seems like I dragged it on longer than it should be but here is the conclusive final thoughts
I no longer have to deal with people that just uses people
I no longer have to work with people that stretches me out thin but rather want me to succeed alongside them
I no longer have to struggle and “settle” for less because I feel trapped
God bless and til next time
