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#141: Day Jobs

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What do RPG writers really do?

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Old 02-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

This should be placed as a permanent link in the appropriate section of the Forum.

So that all those threads about "How can I make a career in the game industry" can be pointed here.
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

It would be fun to do one of those quizzes where you match profession and the name of the person. I know who the limo driver is. I wonder how many other people can be identified by their profession.
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

I'm on the list!

And this time it's for something good.
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

I'm in there too.....
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

I'm there, and pretty easy to figure out.
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Re: #141: Day Jobs

Great read.

I've been fortunate in that my sole source of income has been working in the gaming industry (since 1993). Actually it's been our household's sole income for the last 18 years -- the wife is a full time care provider for our handicapped daughter.

No complaints. I probably could have made more money working in the 'real world' but than again doing what you love as opposed to what you must. Again no complaints.
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