Comments on: Defining Myself

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 22 May 2006 13:08:24 +0000

Dan, I agree with Nikki and Brent, teaching can wait if you really wish to go into design. Also Kansas is not as bad as people really think it is. I lived there for 2 years for college an it really isn’t as bad as people think it is. Yes they have tornado’s but I never experienced one in two years. Don’t worry about what state a job is in. Find a job that you will enjoy doing and do not pay attention to the minor details such as where it is. If you really enjoy design then the place really wouldn’t matter.

By: Dan Bowling

Dan Bowling — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:13:55 +0000

Jenny: Saying I worry too much is a big statement coming from you. I thinks you are right though, I can plan, but planning can really never let you know how things can, or should, work out.

I decided not to apply to the K-State position, and now I am going full steam to a teaching position… if, for some reason, I can’t find a good job doing that, I can always fall back on design. Web design isn’t on a calendar like public schools are.

Thanks for the comments.

By: jenny b

jenny b — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:19:28 +0000

I agree with everyones’ advice. I may be reiterating their points, but…
You worry too much. There are people that spend their entire lives trying to define themselves. Heck, I may be one of them, but as Nicholas Cage in “National Treausre” said, “Thomas Edison found 2001 ways how not to make a light bulb.” So you may find 2001 ways how you prefer not to live your life. Try pursing one interest, and if it is not fulfilling, try your next interest. Planning never hurts. However, you can plan and prepare your entire life and never end up where you planned to be. Oh, one other thing. I think K-State would be lucky to have you, but I must say I am biased. Montana is the place to be! Good Luck

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 19:14:00 +0000

I think, Dan, that the only thing to do is take a chance. I agree with Brent. The K-State site needs Dan Bowling.

By: Dan Bowling

Dan Bowling — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 23:44:21 +0000

Brent: Good point. I never though I would look at Kansas before, but the position seems really nice. I really hope some place in Montana gets a good teaching position open, or it would be nice if the University of Montana would have a design position open.

K-State has some really nice qualities to the site, but they do need a bit of a refresh on the face there. Being a state college though, it is not as important as one would think.

By: Brent Marnati

Brent Marnati — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 23:42:44 +0000

On a side note, the K-State site could definitely use your help.