Apple Store!!!!
We just left the Apple Store and my son is crying and screaming “More Apple Store!”
Atta boy!
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We just left the Apple Store and my son is crying and screaming “More Apple Store!”
Atta boy!
Oh great…my son is one of THOSE people.
I found Chandler using my iPad today. At first I was mad, but then I saw what he was doing. He made his first to do list. This explains why he’s always crawling around looking for something and never seems quite satisfied. He’s looking for nunchucks!
Um…Dad…can we trade?
I endorse this product.
I mentioned in a previous post that I used to work for Apple and now that I have moved on I can finally write about them. Well my good friend Joe Aimonetti and I have teamed up and have started writing a blog called “Dirty Rotten Apples.”
Dirty Rotten Apples is an Apple blog written from a unique perspective. Both Joe and I worked for Apple for several years. We each started as part time Specialists (sales people) and worked our way up to management. During our time at Apple we had taken an internet vow of silence on all subjects Apple related. Now that we have flown the coop we both have a lot to say. Apple is an amazing company that makes amazing products. And their products are really fun to talk about.
On top of our experience within the stores, Joe and I also have a unique voice. You’ve gotten to know my sense of humor and writing style. Joe also has a great sense of humor and a wealth of insight. But he and I do not always see eye to eye and since we’ve been BFFs (he’s going to be so annoyed I called us that) since we were in High School, we often get on each other’s nerves. So our blog will be different in that we will each write our own posts on certain topics, and then comment on the other guy’s post. It could get pretty heated.
Yesterday I posted my regular every day picture of Chandler and I, except Chandler was relegated to the background so I could hold my shiny new iPad. This led to some “hate-comments” from some people who were jealous. I apologize if it looked like I was flaunting my new toy. But if you are interested in seeing the iPad in action you can see my initial review and a video of me showing off how easy it is to use while making a keynote presentation, click on the link above (it’s the title: My review of the iPad.)
Chandler who?
This year has been full of changes for me. My wife had a baby. The US has its first ever black President. It’s the last season of LOST. You know…monumental life changing events. But it had been a few months since something huge and life altering had happened so I decided to go ahead and shake things up.
So I switched careers. No big deal. Right?
I’ve never officially talked about my job here on IF because…it was FORBIDDEN. But they don’t own me anymore! So I can say whatever I want!
Sorry for that little outburst. For the last three years I’ve worked for Apple in their retail stores. I started as a Specialist (salesperson) and worked my way up to Lead Specialist, a Mentor and trainer for 3 different stores, and worked as an interim manager for a short while.
You may have heard that Apple has a penchant for secrecy. I can confirm that. For the last three years I have not been allowed to discuss anything Apple related on the internet. Besides my facebook profile which listed Apple as my employer, I have not mentioned my job at Apple, nor have I commented on products, policies, or other people’s reviews of Apple.
Now I can. I have nothing but good things to say about Apple. And I’ll get around to saying them at some point. I might even start a separate blog devoted to the topic of Apple and related technology. If that interests you, keep your eyes peeled.
But now I’m moving on to something totally new and different. By different I mean almost completely opposite. At Apple I was on my feet all day long working on Macs talking to customers. At my new job I’ll be sitting at a desk all day working on a PC and will have no direct contact with customers of any kind. The only similarity between the two jobs is that once again I am not allowed to talk about this job online.
I am really going to miss Apple. The amazing people I worked for. The innovative products and super exciting product launches. The discounts. (Sigh) But this new job will be exciting and challenging. Also it will come with some perks that will benefit my family. Mainly a schedule that will allow me to be home on nights and weekends.
WEEKENDS! Besides holidays, I haven’t had a weekend day off in almost 3 years. I actually had a slightly emotional moment as I came home one day. It was a warm day and I just pictured Chandler and I going outside on Saturdays and playing catch. I can’t wait!
And nights! Now that I won’t be working til 8 or 9 several nights a week I’ll have more time to play with Chandler before he goes to bed. This will also free me up to perform at the Curious Comedy Theater more often. So that’s exciting.
All in all I think this career change is going to mean a lot of good things for me and my family. Hopefully it will give me more time to play with Chandler and in turn give me even more to write about.
The Apple didn’t fall far from the tree…get it? Because I used to work for Apple and now he’s wearing…nevermind…
