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I am employed.

Specifically, I am employed by Hunted Cow Studios which is a games developer located in - wait for it - Elgin. For those of you not in the know, Elgin is my home town (or as much of a home town as a RAF brat can claim) and where I am currently residing with my parents.

Basically, some sneaky goblin granted the wish I didn't even know I'd made and set up a games studio in a teeny middle-of-Scotland's-nowhere "city". Who weren't even officially hiring but called me up roughly twelve hours after I emailed them my CV and portfolio, interviewed me three days later and hired me on the spot (after, before the spot - they'd already ordered a desk and chair for me before I got there).

My job involves painting many, many pretties in all shapes and sizes (from web graphics and wallpapers to teeeeeny icons for spells and effects) for this game, and eventually helping to write quests and do the odd spot of 3D model work (which since the game is low poly, I can actually do without royally sucking). I started Monday and spent most of the day playing the game itself to get familiar with it (but I really only heard "play the game for money") and today I was working on a new background for the official website. I'm still getting back into the swing of sitting at a computer for such a long stretch without getting to move around much, but I already LOVE the job. The studio is small, only eight people besides myself, and so far I'm the only girl. It's quiet, but everyone is really helpful and friendly and did not mind when I got thoroughly confused by a combination of Windows Vista and the games editor. Plus, I can run Trillian and play my music and did I mention that I'm getting paid to paint pretty things?

As

motetus helpfully pointed out, now I need to get a flat of my own. Which I cannot wait to do, but since I don't have to up and leave right away I'm going to stay here for a bit and squirrel away my wages into a savings account so I can rent and fully furnish somewhere nice. Commissions in the evenings/weekends, personal paintings once those are done, and some general happiness and enjoying of life for a while. Yes. That sounds like a good plan.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go hound a few communities until the new House and Heroes seasons appear!

Current Mood: excited
Current Music: Jars of Clay - Tea and Sympathy

	From: blogofstench	Date: September 26th, 2007 12:38 am (UTC)		(Link)

Congratulations! It's indeed the work of a fortuitous goblin that there's a games development in East Armpit, Scotland, but obviously it's your hard work and skill that led to your immediate hiring! That's such great news. You should throw a party for yourself...or several.

--MW

	From: sparkindarkness	Date: September 26th, 2007 12:40 am (UTC)		(Link)

GRATZ! That is all. Oh and SQUEEEE! :)

	From: shrieking_ell	Date: September 26th, 2007 01:51 am (UTC)		(Link)

*GIANT!HUG*

I am soooooooooo happy for you!

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	From: scatteredlogic	Date: September 26th, 2007 03:05 am (UTC)		(Link)

Congratulations! That sounds like a great job. ;)

	From: temve	Date: September 26th, 2007 04:42 am (UTC)		(Link)

Yay you!! Start gearing up for that house party now! *grin*

Also, Hunted Cow is a weird but cool name for an employer...

	From: johanirae	Date: September 26th, 2007 06:08 am (UTC)		(Link)

GOOD LORD THAT IS SO COOL! Yayz, you're a game designer! :D

	From: the_little_owl	Date: September 26th, 2007 08:13 am (UTC)		(Link)

Congratulations! That's really great! I wish you much fun with your new job.

	From: spriter	Date: September 26th, 2007 09:07 am (UTC)		(Link)

Awesome! Thats totally Random and awesome :)

Good going! I'm glad to see that there is some sort of hope after 4th year! Good luck in the job ok! I'm sure you'll do great anyways (^_^)!

	From: kyrre	Date: September 26th, 2007 06:35 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Congratulation! It's sounds interesting too. Working for a game developer should be equally fun and challenging.

	From: whitemunin	Date: September 26th, 2007 09:48 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Toots, that's great! ~hugs you~ Congrats on landing what sounds like an awesome job!

	From: donnafreak	Date: September 26th, 2007 11:12 pm (UTC)		(Link)

oh my god, that is so bloody exciting! i'd love to paint spells and stuff! you're working for a game company! eee! ♥

make sure to link the website when you're done revamping it :D

	From: valdary	Date: September 27th, 2007 05:11 pm (UTC)		(Link)

hooray for you! wELL DONE.

	From: dream_labyrinth	Date: October 3rd, 2007 03:58 pm (UTC)		(Link)

Go you!
Having a job is a great feeling, and you'll love having your own flat. Just the feeling that it is yours is fantastic. Definitely take your time to save some money for it, though, so you can get nice furniture and make it comfortable from the start. And also, definitely take the time to look around and find something you really like. Moving again is a hassle.