The Other Side of the Radio
December 5, 2011 4 Comments
It’s been over a month since I was last employed in the radio industry, and today began a new venture: my first-ever job schedule that saw me getting off work at the same time as everyone else (at least the multitude of cars would have me believe it).
From Evans, GA to North Augusta, SC, I made my way home in five o’clock traffic.
Today was a full day of orientation for a seasonal position.
A lot of information was absorbed.
There’s four days of orientation left.
And twenty minutes into my commute home, I found myself grasping what it was like being on the other side of the radio.
I am now working in a customer service position for a financial services company. And after starting today, I officially felt separated from my previous endeavors.
I am now a radio listener. An audience member. An individual in a demographic. Someone who is hearing the music without seeing it on a playlist.
And I still love it.
No matter what side of the radio I’m on (and I’ll never be fully disconnected from it), I still love it.
I was entertained by the music.
I relied on my presets to accompany me on the ride home.
Radio is great.
I’m glad it’s there… even when my new job doesn’t allow listening to it versus my old job where listening was a priority. I only wanted it more.
What a ride home. What a ride!
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Nicely said! I love the radio, too, and I cannot imagine my life without it!
It is great, indeed! Thank you for reading and responding!
I’m so glad God blessed you with this opportunity and that you are enjoying it! I think radio is sadly something I may take for granted sometimes. It’s such an awesome media, and I think it is unique how radio is practically free, yet offers an irreplaceable service and joy to just about everyone.
On a side note, it’s snowing!
Thank you, Zack! The past couple of days have been spent learning how to do taxes. I think the next three will center around learning the computer system and the job itself. It’s been interesting so far. And I’m so glad to have music be a part of my days.
Are you talking about it snowing where you are or on the blog? Either way, both are awesome! (But real snow is sooo much better!)