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WCDT 8-12 August 2011 (1986-1990) aka Method's birth week

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wrwight:
I thought my particular first-hand real life example of the guitarist in my old band was similar enough that yes, I see the work involved, and yes, I disagree with you. I think if Marten gets serious about the band, which it seems like he will, given Jeph's recent interview where he said he wanted to develop Marten's character, I think he can hit that exact balance of talent, connections, and ambition to really get the thing going. Having Sven's songwriting career already established is a huge benefit to Jeph in making the story arc believable, since it gives him a fairly good connection to the recording industry without having to conjure one out of thin air. I think all the pieces are in place for this to work, and I think maybe we'll probably see the band have a small amount of early success, which will ignite a fire inside Marten that we haven't seen before. Given that (as previously stated) I've seen this happen in real life, I know this isn't terribly farfetched.

BlueMark:
Librarian is a real career, especially in an academic setting. Does Marten have any passion for Library Science? Of course if Marten wanted to do that he'd have to return to school and get at least a Masters in Library Science. Not sure that would mesh well with being an Indie rock god ... but I suppose you can't be too successful and still be indie ... but why not? Odder things have happened - Brian May went on a 30 year sabbatical in his doctoral studies in astrophysics to become a member of Queen and one of the greatest guitarists of all time - he finished his PHD in 2007 and is currently Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.  LOL, I don't suppose that sounds much like Marten, who probably aims a bit lower ... I have a cousin who went from Wall Street banker to pop star, of sorts - as a member of Straight No Chaser - America's most successful a cappella band. Ok, that's low hanging fruit, but they are pretty spectacular despite the essential dorkiness of their artform. Would it be credible for Marten to pursue a serious career ... only to abandon it at the first hint of indie success?  Hmmm ...

Method of Madness:
I wonder if Marten will succeed in retuning his guitar in an awesome manner again?  Also, I'll be born about two thirds of the way into panel 3* in tonight's comic, if anyone cares.

*"Panel 3" implies a comic with four full sized panels.

TRVA123:

--- Quote from: stoutfiles on 08 Aug 2011, 05:43 ---I personally wanted Marten to do something a little more career oriented, like going to a local college to get a useful degree.  Library job isnt going to cut it much longer.  A better career and less time sitting around the coffee shop and bar would be good for him.

--- End quote ---

Depending on the economical climate of the QC verse going back to college might not be the most economical solution either. If their economy is anything like ours there would be no guarantee that there will be jobs available when Marten graduates. He'd probably have to take out student loans to attend school.

If Marten wanted to have a career that required a higher education, such as being a doctor or a physicist, then going back to school would be a good idea and he would have the drive to work hard. Marten doesn't seem interested in anything that requires a graduate degree; and honestly its probably better if those people who aren't driven would not go to grad school and leave the spaces for the passionate applicants.

The Marten we know hasn't expressed serious interest in anything except for music or writing a music blog. While he could get a masters in music composition or in guitar, or he could get a journalism degree, neither of these degrees are required to succeed or land jobs in the music industry. In fact with the time delay and the debt Marten would probably incur pursuing these degrees it wouldn't be worth it.

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Carl-E:
I just realized - this week begins with my wedding, and ends with the birth of my first child. 

She follows the comic, too...


Both events happened in grad school.  Two different grad schools, actually. 


Best ten years of my life! 

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