I work for a D list celebrity

[livw]

@shepherddad Scrolled way too far before seeing this "Darin!"

 

[asp59]

@thislittlelightofmine This is a very toxic person who will take advantage and can’t do anything themselves. Please leave as fast as you can

 

[bb1212]

@thislittlelightofmine Maybe look for a better job like working for an A list celeb? I mean you might get treated like crap but at least money is good.

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@bb1212 Yeah, I want to pursue something in project management but not for an artist.

 

[kidwindy001]

@thislittlelightofmine Google has a very low cost IT project management certification program.

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@kidwindy001 Ty

 

[honestdad79]

@thislittlelightofmine Hum if a job at target would pay more I guess this job provides you with a little money while working from home

Bright side : a penny in your pocket is better than a penny not in your pocket.

Down side : The boss used you to make his/her delusional business idea come to reality.

To make things happen, there is a need for a budget, even minimal and cheap stuff costs overtime.

You have a choice.

Play along with the boss' delusion while working to get another job. A sub called overemployed could be of help.

Or you just quit...

Be careful, crasy clients / bosses with no budget have a tendency to work on surroundings'self confidence and grit. Don't fall in that obvious trap

No budget, no optimism, only sweat works and the person just delegated that endeavor to you.

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@honestdad79 Thank you, this is some sound advice. I should just let the entertainer pay me for his entertainment foolery because that’s what this is!

 

[leras]

@thislittlelightofmine Why are you still there? Dust off your resume and use this as a stepping stone to a much better job. And never, ever work for anyone who doesn't treat you like absolute gold. It's not worth it, no matter what the salary. I stayed in a position for three years with an absolute sadist whose only purpose was to make her staff cry as often as possible. I thought I was strong, very strong, but that stuff creeps in to your bones, your heart and your soul. Never compromise on that one point.

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@leras Yeah, every time I propose hiring someone to do a project thats needed they tell me a famous quote or saying in business that “ if I have to write a check to fix a problem then I just created a bigger problem”. They said I need to barter with people. I’m not sure what I’m bartering with though?

The coffee table book I’m helping to publish for example—they want me to give a few free copies to the graphic designer working on it as a payment.

I can’t help but feel like maybe I’m not good at doing my job. Like maybe I’m missing something.

 

[leras]

@thislittlelightofmine Raise your head up above the details of this one particular problem and see the bigger picture: they don't deserve you, they're ultimately going to fail, and you need to move on as soon as possible. Don't spend any more time ruminating on how to navigate projects with them. Start looking for another job. Don't waste your time.

 

[cassrm93]

@thislittlelightofmine Let’s get on a conference call and I’ll explain to your client why he must pay to play.

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@cassrm93 I had one of my best friends who’s an international business mogul do this to no avail!

I think they walk amongst people who are successful and thinks they can just glom on.

 

[cassrm93]

@thislittlelightofmine I’ve worked with artists too and it’s so frustrating. Good luck!

 

[juliusgulius]

@thislittlelightofmine If your friend is such an “international business mogul” then why don’t they give you a job?

 

[thislittlelightofmine]

@juliusgulius Actually he did, and he’s working on setting something up.