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Posted:I have the opportunity to interview to be an usher for Cirque du Soleil for the shows they're doing inAukland.
Thing is I don't need the money right now and the only reason I'd do it is cause it's Cirque and it'd be well cool to be a part of something like that (regardless of some peoples opinions of them).
Also I've just bought a van and was going to be heading round new zealand. I'm a little worried about getting bored of the show, seeing as I'd have seen it loads of times by the end of it.
What do you reckon? Anyone have any experience watching the same thing over and over again? Would working as an usher be the same as the same job in a cinema.
Thing is I don't need the money right now and the only reason I'd do it is cause it's Cirque and it'd be well cool to be a part of something like that (regardless of some peoples opinions of them).
Also I've just bought a van and was going to be heading round new zealand. I'm a little worried about getting bored of the show, seeing as I'd have seen it loads of times by the end of it.
What do you reckon? Anyone have any experience watching the same thing over and over again? Would working as an usher be the same as the same job in a cinema.
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Posted:I would love to do the Cirque du Soleil thing...I mean you would get to meet the artists and who knows they may be able to teach you a few tricks....
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Posted:I don't get what the problem witih Cirque is. They're a show. They're good. Was there a problem with Cirque?
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Posted:cirque is good clean canadian fun!
i don't think you could get bored of their shows. you can't possibly take everything in with one viewing. i think the show would get better every time you see it. like a fine wine.
i don't think you could get bored of their shows. you can't possibly take everything in with one viewing. i think the show would get better every time you see it. like a fine wine.
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Posted:I say go for it James. you can always leave.... and it sounds like fun to me 
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Posted:i worked as an usher for a year (well ish!) (in a cinema) the job weren't that bad i just hate cleaning! (well unless it is my own mess!)
go for it what have you got to lose.............um nothing! and as said before you never know they may teach you some funky stuff!
at least if you do it you can't look back in years to come and think.........damn i really wish i had done that now!
I really hate doing that! it is really irritating!
go for it what have you got to lose.............um nothing! and as said before you never know they may teach you some funky stuff!
at least if you do it you can't look back in years to come and think.........damn i really wish i had done that now!
I really hate doing that! it is really irritating!
I was gonna conquer the world but got distracted by something shiny!
DeletePosted:Go for it James! Nice one. I agree with Aidan, if you DO get fed up you can just pack it in. You may not need the money right now but surely it would be a great experience, meeting all the artists & performers. You might even get to do a bit of performing.
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Posted:Just consider one thing: will you regret it if you don't do it?
If so than do it, or you will be smacking your head for the rest of your live.
If so than do it, or you will be smacking your head for the rest of your live.
Hmm, there's gotta be something round and shiny, I can play with
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Posted:thats right, if i didnt jump at the chance i'd always regret it. go for it!(you even get PAID!)
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...and by the way, when you see you mom this weekend, be sure and tell her 'SATAN! SATAN!, SATAN!!!'"
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Posted:
righto
Go for it James, it's always good to have a bit of extra cash travelling about... you never know when the engine will fall out of your van
Hope you have a great time - I was travelling in NZ this time last year - I spent Christmas in Christchurch. The west coast of the south island is stunning!
Take care, have fun
righto Go for it James, it's always good to have a bit of extra cash travelling about... you never know when the engine will fall out of your van
Hope you have a great time - I was travelling in NZ this time last year - I spent Christmas in Christchurch. The west coast of the south island is stunning!
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Posted:It's a great opportunity - go for it!
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Posted:Written by: ...Lightning...
I don't get what the problem witih Cirque is. They're a show. They're good. Was there a problem with Cirque?
It's way cooler to put down Cirque. Say things like "I can't work with them cuz they're facist" or "They don't pay enough" or "They discriminate against people without a certain body type." Being a critic makes you seem more knowledgeable.
Here, I'll make a list:
Things that it's fashionable to hate if you're trying to chat up a hippy chick at a concert:
Cirque du Soleil, Starbucks, Microsoft, Mc Donalds, All Major Softdrink Companies, Oil, Gasoline, Plastic, Drug Companies, Veal, the Media, Any film costing more than $500K to make, Cigarette companies (even if you support them daily), Republicans, Pro Sports, Any Clothing Company with a logo, your dad, cops, the Army, any white person that makes more than $1M a year, guns, any band that has been signed by any major record label (though you can like their work from BEFORE that point), America, your boss, organized religion, mimes, anything that inconveniences you in the name of safety, and any drunk person that you don't know.
There are more but I'll stop at that.
CIRQUE SUCKS! I could do better with a pair of durastilts and a pack of gum.
[Btw, did any of y'all see those 10 year old chinese kids with the meteors
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I don't get what the problem witih Cirque is. They're a show. They're good. Was there a problem with Cirque?
It's way cooler to put down Cirque. Say things like "I can't work with them cuz they're facist" or "They don't pay enough" or "They discriminate against people without a certain body type." Being a critic makes you seem more knowledgeable.
Here, I'll make a list:
Things that it's fashionable to hate if you're trying to chat up a hippy chick at a concert:
Cirque du Soleil, Starbucks, Microsoft, Mc Donalds, All Major Softdrink Companies, Oil, Gasoline, Plastic, Drug Companies, Veal, the Media, Any film costing more than $500K to make, Cigarette companies (even if you support them daily), Republicans, Pro Sports, Any Clothing Company with a logo, your dad, cops, the Army, any white person that makes more than $1M a year, guns, any band that has been signed by any major record label (though you can like their work from BEFORE that point), America, your boss, organized religion, mimes, anything that inconveniences you in the name of safety, and any drunk person that you don't know.
There are more but I'll stop at that.
CIRQUE SUCKS! I could do better with a pair of durastilts and a pack of gum.
[Btw, did any of y'all see those 10 year old chinese kids with the meteors
]Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
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Posted:[edit]
i did,
loved it.
you look a bit taller than those guys james. you might need bigger meteors
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EDITED_BY: ado-p (1103671346)
i did,
loved it.
you look a bit taller than those guys james. you might need bigger meteors
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EDITED_BY: ado-p (1103671346)
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Posted:NYC - I love the cynicism. *is mildly turned on*
Go for it DSS.... I would if I had the opportunity - and who knows where it will lead?
Go for it DSS.... I would if I had the opportunity - and who knows where it will lead?
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NYC - I love the cynicism. *is mildly turned on*
EEEazy Flash, I'm a one girl kind of guy and I'm spoken for.
NYC - I love the cynicism. *is mildly turned on*
EEEazy Flash, I'm a one girl kind of guy and I'm spoken for.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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Posted:me too but i dont have a gurl **wink wink nudge nudge** 
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Posted:me three. and i'm closer than cyprus.
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Posted:So THAT is how NYC does it... huh!
who knew?
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who knew?
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Posted:Go for it James, and incidentally if you do quit and they need someone else... i'm not that far away...
Anyway, enjoy the travels wherever you end up,
Helen
Anyway, enjoy the travels wherever you end up,
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Posted:especially because it means you dont have to pay and you can study it closely!
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Posted:Whoops sorry to start a thread and then dissappear for ages. I didn't go for the interview in the end but the fact I was considering it started a massive fight with my girlfriend and stuff.
Most of this was caused by it's timing and how it clashed with every plan we'd made since we arrived here. Anyway we're over it now and she bought me a ticket to go see 'em tomorrow night so that's groovy anyway
Most of this was caused by it's timing and how it clashed with every plan we'd made since we arrived here. Anyway we're over it now and she bought me a ticket to go see 'em tomorrow night so that's groovy anyway
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Posted:Sweet. Glad everything's sorted out now, hope you both had a good Christmas and new year!!
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Posted:Did anyone watch the programme on new years day on bbc2? xxx
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