Welcome to the Machine
Written by Billy W on November 28, 2008
The November-December transition this year brings about some major changes in my life. While my friend JT ponders his future, whether with his current company or the next, I’ll be starting my new position at the head office of the company I work for. While it’s not the pinnacle of my career, to be sure, it is a step upward and will open up a new realm of possibilities for me. However, my thoughts will definitely be with JT as he navigates the troubled waters he finds himself in. Good luck, Bro… No matter what, let’s make sure we’re tossing back some suds together in the near future.
Not only does the move to the head office bring to a close the work I’ve been doing for the last three years, it sees me moving completely into my new apartment in Shibuya, which I recently rented. Of course, I’m loving the new pad’s location and the fact that I can walk from there to my new workplace in Shinjuku if I want. Also, having previously been living in an apartment that was held and furnished by my company, I found myself responsible for finding my own furnishings for the new place. So, I splurged and went out and bought a new-model Sharp Aquos high definition (HD) LCD TV. And, with such a nice TV, I felt that it would be a waste to pump lousy programming through it, so I ordered Hikari cable, or in English, fiber-optic cable. It comes with some great channels, several broadcast in HD. Needless to say, I might be spending a little more time at home from now on. But, don’t worry, I’ll still be making the rounds.
Overall, I’m pretty pleased with how this year is wrapping up and even though 2008 started out quite fucking dull, I’ve had a pretty good run overall since mid-summer. But, I’ve been thinking a lot about how things will play out once I become Head Office Corporate Monkey Boy. I mean, my ultimate goal is to be my own boss, to run my own show, to be the Big Kahuna…
So I’m wondering if next week, when I find myself stepping through the big double doors into the dark tower, will the endless grinding and clicking of the gears and cogs of the machine housed within lull me into a hypnotized state? A state that will leave me content and uninspired to pursue the dreams that I have been considering for so many years…?
Well, only time will tell. But, I’ve already begun to hear the voices calling out from within the tower. Saying Welcome…
Welcome.
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7 Responses to “Welcome to the Machine”
congrates on the new position. I think that as long as you can leave work at work you will be fine.
By freedomwv on Nov 29, 2008
The shoutout is very much appreciated, my friend. Spent most of the day updating the resume, 履歴書, 職務経歴書 *and* online versions of same at numerous online job sites. Fucking odious. Probably could have accomplished in two hours what’s taken me six, but I hate this so much that I keep stepping away from the computer to do random pushups, random dumbbell curls, random ranting and drink extremely regular beers. And check out sites like this one.
Best of luck on your soon-to-be induction to the dark side. Nice Pink Floyd reference, too. Love that song.
By john turningpin on Nov 29, 2008
Nice work Will, looking forward to hearing how the new changes are going sometime in the near future.
By Neil Duckett on Dec 1, 2008
Well, the big move is all done and I’m finally in the Shibuya apartment for good.
Thanks freedom, JT, and Neil.
By billywest on Dec 1, 2008
Sweet, does this mean Mon > Fri work only??
By Neil Duckett on Dec 3, 2008
Actually, my schedule will vary - some weeks Mon > Fri; Others, Tues > Sat. I’ll also be traveling sometimes on business and staying outside Kanto for short, extended periods from time to time. Not loving that, but…
By billywest on Dec 3, 2008
The business traveling around Japan will be tough to get used to I`m sure.
By freedomwv on Dec 3, 2008