Last night, something very strange happened.
I met two friends in Chicago for dinner. The kind of dinner I would normally blow off because it came after a day that featured a 5:30 AM call time and 10 hours of filming outdoors under the opression of a 110 degree heat index.
But here’s where the strange part kicks in. We sat for two hours, each taking turns in describing the amazing things that are happening with our careers. Josh, who got laid off from his agency account service job almost two years ago, is now on retainer with two companies doing strategic planning work. Plus he has a roster of his own clients that are growing rapidly.
Becky left her miserable job in Michigan, moved to Chicago, and is now doing agency PR for Cramer-Krasselt. Plus she’s making a killing as a freelance photographer. All of which has allowed her to pursue her passion for skydiving. (And if I know Becky, I wouldn’t doubt that THAT will be her career one day.)
Then, after telling them about the great day I had directing some commercial work Yahoo!, and talking about moving my family to Austin, it struck me that in over two hours, not one of us had bitched about our jobs. Not one of us complained about an unfair boss or a pain in the ass cubicle mate or working late hours. We were just sharing stories. Reconnecting. And appreciating this wonderful moment in our lives and careers.
We were….happy.
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This is a great story on it’s own. The fact that I consider two people in this conversation friends makes it even more special.
Am I jealous you had dinner with Becky who I don’t get to see nearly as much as I’d like. YES!!!
Hope to see everyone soon.
Those are the best times. The unexpected ones, when all we want to do is go home and crash.
Great to hear you’re all so content–and challenged–by your respective careers!
Those are the best times. The unexpected ones, when all we want to do is go home and crash.
Great to hear you’re all so content, and challenged, by your respective careers!