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tojoco
08-08-2007, 08:05 PM
Wow, I never thought I would say it but this is really what I want to do when I grow up! I started yesterday and I really love it. Today I worked on my own, and I produced about 20 school agenda book covers for schools across the country where I had to format the covers to fit different school names, colors, logo and sizes. It was so much fun but a lot to remember especially since their software, Quark, is new to me. I am even working with some 3-D covers. We have tons of orders from all over the country. I did a cover today for a school in Cleveland, Ohio. I like the job because I can sit and play on the computer -- no phones and no one bothering me (yet anyway!) I'm still not sure of what my title is but I do know that I work in the Art Department with all the other graphic designers. We are all sort of in a fish bowl in the middle of the building with the typing and proofreading department on one side of us and the print shop on the other side. It's really cool to see all these books being printed at once. One of the girls in my department is working on formatting a 900 page book that we are publishing. OMG this is so much fun.;)

GrammaStamper
08-08-2007, 08:09 PM
Joanne, that is great. My BIL is a graphic designer and I've heard him talk about Quark. Do you use a PC or a Mac computer?

GrammaStamper
08-08-2007, 08:10 PM
I also wanted to say that when we have a job we love, it's not work, it's getting paid to play!!! It doesn't get any better than that. Soon you'll be scrapbooking digitally.

tojoco
08-08-2007, 08:26 PM
Barb, right now I'm working on a G4 Mac but we also have pc's.

Swanie78
08-08-2007, 08:38 PM
You gotta love when that happens!
I felt the same way when I was a file clerk/receptionist/CNA at a pediatric office. I miss that job!!
Have fun playing!!! :)

emmcee
08-08-2007, 09:23 PM
Your new job sounds so wonderful. I've been following your threads about your new job, and it seems just perfect for you. I'm happy for you. :cool:

hbpuppy
08-08-2007, 09:30 PM
I'm so glad that you are happy with your new job. You will have to post the first thing of yours that is published.

teabear
08-08-2007, 09:34 PM
fantastic news Joanne. So happy to hear you found your niche.

shuggy
08-08-2007, 09:36 PM
i'm so glad you love it!!

My3Ds
08-08-2007, 09:43 PM
congrats again. glad you're liking it.

iloveflipflops
08-08-2007, 10:48 PM
Hey that is really great. Just make sure you find time for us at the Shack!!!

cindi
08-08-2007, 11:02 PM
I'm so happy for you!!
I know you've waited a long time for the job of a lifetime! I'm glad you've found it!!
:)

MyRnAbS
08-09-2007, 07:47 AM
AWESOME!! BTW, I want to know if you have a website, I'd love to check out those agendas, or does one have to buy in bulk?

tesschap
08-09-2007, 07:53 AM
Joanne,

I am so happy for you. Your new job sounds like a ton of fun :)

mahodgman
08-09-2007, 08:40 AM
Yay for you, Joanne, that's terrific! I'm so glad you are having fun!