I spent roughly 2 months on the unemployed list. I actually really enjoyed being unemployed. I had lots of free time to sit. It was a nice change. I caught up on my kitten blog (simplyfuzzies.blogspot.com) and did some free lance video work (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc_POZrgZUc&feature=g-upl). Built an online portfolio (http://clintgcalder.wix.com/onlineportfolio#!home/mainPage).
i guess i wasn't that lazy...
A successful New York businessman contacted the BYU Adlab looking for a creative graphic designer and writer. Karene Hoopes sent me and a few other students an email describing the job. I hopped on it. It looked really interesting and like a unique opportunity for me to see what I'm made of.
After an intense interview over the phone, I agreed to drive to Murray for an interview. I was impressed. They were impressed. I accepted a job offer two phone calls later.
The company is called Salt Stack
I am their 6th employee. When I say they are a startup company, I mean they are literally just starting up. They have had their office space for roughly 8 weeks. I am still learning the ropes of the company, so I can't tell you in my own words, but one of the developers describes the company as
"Salt Stack configures and lets you manage all your servers in a simple clean way."
My first day on the job was fun. As I sat down in my car ready to drive to Murray, I ripped my pants. ha ha. Let me explain. As I sat down, I heard an unusually long tearing sound that sent chills up my spine. An ice cold breeze, from the 25 degree weather, shot through my pants. It was a rush, but a rush that needed to be shut off immediately. I ran back to my apartment, changed, and then sped off to Murray.
I showed up to work a tad bit earlier than Marc Chenn. He is the boss. He joined the man who created the actual software, Thomas Hatch. Just as I was about to sit with the 4 programmers at their collage of desks, Marc walked in and said, "Clint, welcome aboard. Let's grab you a table." I was expecting to set the table next to the collage of techies, but nope. We carried the desk right into Marc's office.
We share an office.
This is actually pretty cool. I get to listen to his sales calls and gain a really god perspective on what it's like to start something from scratch. This man is legit. He left a high life in New York City to start something really cool and unique in Salt Lake. This gave me a lot of hope and optimism.
It is a lot of pressure for me though. I am over the design and creation of all branding and sales documents.
This is exactly why I quit my last job. So that I can have an opportunity like this!
