So, today begins our experiment where I (Daniel) starts working for Steam Crow full time.
("Steam Crow" the company... the folks behind this very comic.)
I'm still going to be working 20 hrs per week for my day job; they've graciously allowed me some more time to ease into this, still pick up a paycheck, and get some other things figured out. (Like scary tax stuff like actually taking money out of the business.)
But that is all temporary; we've agreed that the day job will last up through September, max. After that, I'll be able to devote all of my energy to Steam Crow, and by then they will have replaced me with another web designer.
I couldn't be more excited, or thankful for the opportunity. While Monster Commute is 2.5 years old, Steam Crow is rolling in it's 6th year... so this is no overnight success.
We've been working towards this for a long while now, and there were plenty of times when we weren't sure that it was ever going to happen (see 2008 - a very tough year economically).
Since starting Monster Commute, momentum has been growing. New folks have discovered us, we've had better placement at conventions, and our supporters have stepped up and bought our stuff, referred friends to us, etc. And, we've managed to learn a thing our two about our business along the way.
Will this be easy? Nope. Not a chance. Creating imaginary worlds for a living must be earned.
Will this be fun? I think it will be most of the time. It has been so far.
Will I be looking for another job in April 2012? I surely hope not.
Is this a risk worth taking? We fully believe it is.
I've never spent my time on anything more rewarding, more creative, or more challenging than Steam Crow.
My calling is loud and clear.
Out!
- Daniel
PS, congratulate me this time next year when I'm still working for Steam Crow, and not some Clown Bite knock-off. Then... I will have deserved some praise. Until then, the challenge is ahead.
