okay I had two interviews last Monday in Birmingham, ALABAMA where my wife is from.

one with AL.COM - they offered me the job right there. I would be doing web stuff full benefits 28k a year full benefits corporate enviroment downtown Birmingham, Alabama

one with Concepts, Inc. - a graphic design company who only does print----until now.....

Concepts, Inc. offered me 32k plus full benefits FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP....paid vacation etc. I can work from my house when needed and I can even bring my dog to work whenever I want...super family type company dress super casual flexable enviroment etc -

Well I did a project for them (postcard mailer) on wednesday night. They said they had an interview Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and I would know something on Friday.

Well they called me today and offered the job to me. So I took it!!!!
I will be one of three designers and the only one who knows web.

I start June 1st and my teachers said they will let me email them work since I dont graduate until June 23rd and I will have my A.S.

I will return back to University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) to finish my BFA in Decemeber and Concept Inc said they will pay for half the tutition.

I am so damn excited finally things are looking up and all the hard work has paid off....however I will keep learning with continued help from this board.

So this is also a post to say thanks for everyone here that has slapped me on the head when I design bad and given me their time to help me grow making me a better designer.

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