I Got Posted 20

Yup, it's certainly been a while since I've drawn anything for the National Post. Fortunately I've been busy with other stuff, so I haven't been fretting about it too much. I have noticed in the past year or so that unfortunately they just don't seem to be using freelance illustrators as much; they tend to be sticking with the inhouse artists. Can't blame them if they need to save a buck or two. So it was nice to get the call. Actually, ha – I wasn't contacted by phone; the whole conversation with the editor took place via email. How fitting for this article!

In today's article, the columnist Danielle Crittenden explains why she is an 'ePerson' as opposed to the old-fashioned and so-very-inconvenienced 'Phone Person'. She'd be quite happy to deal with all her communications via email:

I'm done with phones because, compared to e-mail, BlackBerries and instant messaging, they are an archaic and time-wasting form of communication. They are the electronic equivalent of a toddler, pulling at your skirt while you are in the middle of something, saying, "mommymommymommymommy-NOWmommywant-mommyNOW." Whereas eCommunication is like a highly trained personal assistant, neatly arranging and prioritizing messages, giving you the choice to respond immediately ("toilet clggd!! r u comin home???!!") or at your leisure ("hey we were in Grade 9 together, just thought I'd say hi!").

What do you think? I guess I'm not that important – I don't get enough annoying phone calls during the day. But that may be due in part to the fact that most people I communicate with have chosen to connect to me via email. Yes, email is very convenient. And if you are working with a client, and they piss you off, the client won't be able to detect the tone of anger or annoyance in your email, whereas they will if you are talking to them on the phone (For the  most part, I don't like my clients knowing I'm annoyed about something, unless it's something really big. Problem  is, if I talk on the phone, I'm lousy at hiding my emotions). And yes, sometimes you get into a groove while you're working, and the ring of the phone can be really jarring. And sometimes you just don't feel like talking to anyone, because you are in hermit-I-hate-the-world mode. But then there are the times when the quiet of the day (for those who work alone) is just so stifling that the only thing that can save you is the sound of a real live human voice.

Comments

[Ellen]

Great post and illustration.My kids were looking over my shoulder as I was reading it, we laughed at the picture and all agreed that little baby in pink is just the goshdarnit cutiest thing ever.

[Patricia]

Thanks so much Ellen. It's nice to know that others like my work, especially kids!

[danielle]

Glad to hear you're posted again. I've really enjoyed your blog and the poetry and pictures.

I have to admit, I'm very much in Ms. Crittenden's corner. I HATE phones with a passion. And it's not because I get too many phone calls, either. I don't. I just don't like talking to people. Email is best, face to face okay, phones---icky-poo. :-)

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