Today, I went to my first Insurance class. I have 2 more to go to. 9 to 5 Mon, Tue, and Wednesday. Then an exam next Monday. And then another exam when I choose to take it. Basically this is for my New York State License to be an Insurance Agent.

Why am I doing this? Well its an opportunity that has been put before me by a reputable company. Unlike that “other” company that I once affiliated myself with 4 to 5 years ago. Will I pursue a career in Insurance and Financial Planning? I don’t know. I once considered it during college, but never did anything about it. Most likely due to my concentration in marketing courses. Sure I am more of a marketing minded person, but the opportunity was put before me to try something different on someone else’s buck.

Marketing vs Sales. If you asked me a few months ago if I wanted to be in sales, I would have replied with, “I want to try something different”. Now, though, I’ve realized that it wasn’t sales that I had the problem with, it was the lack of rewards for my efforts. After examining sales positions in other markets and industries I realized that the type of effort and commitment I can put into sales is worth a lot more than what I was previously being paid. There wasn’t anything wrong with the relationship building or the selling. It was the fact that no matter how much effort I put in it. Whether I destroyed my quotas or just made them by a $1, my income was barely affected. I remember getting upset at the fact that someone who works 9 to 5 at Best Buy could have earned what I did, or even more.

For that and other reasons, I’m here. I’m looking for a job in marketing. Training for a career in insurance. And studying to pass the GMAT to attempt my MBA.

Back to that class:
So I seriously can’t believe the things some people still do or feel is permissible to do, especially in a business setting. Sure, I was sleepy. I was getting tired and was about ready to pass out during the class. It didn’t help that I developed studying habits in college that allowed me to sleep in lectures and still maintain 85 to 95 averages. But I did what I had to do to keep myself awake. (i.e. Taking the heal of my shoe and digging it or jabbing it into my shin. Sure it hurt but it kept me awake) At least 3 people, all of where were men, had fallen asleep. Now I’d understand if it was in college, but it wasn’t. This was a class being taught by a member of the same management team that was considering hiring you. In my opinion, if you can’t compose yourself to stay awake during this, then maybe you aren’t ready for a job/career yet.

Anyways tonight I plan on preparing myself for tomorrows endurance run. More sleep, more caffeine, and maybe a thumbtack in the shoe to keep me alert.

Anyways, I better get to studying.

First real blog of blogs.

So to those who will actually check this blog. which I’m guessing is going to be no one. Hello.

I’m going to use this blog to get personal. I will write about whatever i feel comes to mind. I know this isn’t really a 100% private. If you really wanted, I’m sure you could find this blog. But thats okay. If you’ve found it, then please feel free to read it.

Today I went out with Ethan and Kristin (or w/C?). We went to this Anime film deal that was put on by some people here in NYC. I thought it would be a nice way to meet some people, but due to my companions lack of interest in the event, we left very quickly. I feel that if I am going to actually want to go see Anime in theatre or in a convention setting with friends… that I’am actually going to need a new set of friends. With the exception of maybe Shane, no one I currently hang out with would be interested in doing anything Anime related. (Not that I hang out with Shane, being that he lives in Florida)

I must admit though, the films that were being shown at this particular event, were not of the form of drama that I am interested in. The Animes shown were High School kiddie dramas. We didn’t stick around to see if there would be any more action sci-fi animes to be shown, but by the looks of the crowd I don’t think that would have happened.

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It’s not that I don’t like my current circle of friends, I just kinda feel that they don’t share the same interests as I do anymore. And I must admit that their little quirks and personalities are getting to me. I don’t think its me wanting to be the center of attention, but I feel like none of them really care. There are a few that do, but even their interests are not the same as mine. To say that Andrea doesn’t care would be wrong, because she does care. But she wouldn’t ever be interested in some of the things I am. Mike, well, he’s too busy, and the suspension of beliefs required sometimes would be impossible. Probably the only friend I have that would truly be interested in these things is Heidi, but shes a million miles away living a life that may not cross with mine again… ever.

I just need to find myself a new circle of friends to invade. I thought I could do this with someone I currently know, but it would seem that if I’m going to do this successfully, I’m going to have to do it alone.

Khris did this. But he did it on the basis of music. I want to do it on the basis of anime. Thats possible isn’t it? People that share the same interests in certain genres of anime. Suppose we could throw in Sci-Fi as well. But that isn’t really necessary considering, I have never had a problem finding someone to talk/argue about sci-fi with.

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In other news. The Job search goes on. Still needing a Job like I need air to breath. A few more bills are coming due, and a fresh supply of cash would be very helpful. Hopefully my recent interview will actually get me employed, but I’m not going to hold my breath. Anything can happen, no matter how well it went.

Suppose I will hit up 3 to 5 more applications tomorrow. I do have an interview at 3pm Monday. But the distance to this job would be a 1 hour commute. Its doable, but it would have to be worth it. I suppose for this job I should try to reach 45 to 50K/yr. Figure that would be worth the travel. Heh. But living out in Long Island? That would be weird. But not very much different from the Midwest living that I have had.

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Anyways, better get back to studying.

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Chicken is Good. So Cook it up.

you smell like toast