destructoid.com — This is Joel Marcantel. His job is more fun and emotionally fulfilling than yours will probably ever be. He is a game tester for THQ, and has been for the past few months. In an effort to find out more about this dream job, I interviewed him.
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surrealdreamFeb 9, 2007
JavertHolmes : Yeah I agree with you. I'm an amateur photographer, and there's comfort to be taken in not having any constraints or pressure when pursuing a creative goal.Basically, what radu79 said.wssharp : I agree, but there's some slight differences. I'm very happy with the education/career goals I've pursued. I'm working towards an Engineering degree, and I chose Engineering because I enjoyed studying it, and I have at least SOME natural aptitude for it. Having had hands on experience with what I hope to be my future position (currently in an internship program) I can imagine spending my working days in Engineering, because I have pursued it as a career goal. I can't say that when I come back home I'd look forward to drawing up drafts.I would, however, look forward to playing a game or taking some photographs as a way to relax, while holding no (or little, lol) resentment for my job which I have to return to the next day.I think that's the difference, in my eyes.
justinlarsenFeb 9, 2007
Stop posting your personal web address at the bottom of all your comments. Its annoying.
kronesFeb 9, 2007
My job is way better, I write obscene checks and waste massive amounts of money. (Not really, but still I'd rather have that job than working in QA at THQ!)
mahdaengFeb 9, 2007
here's an idea: if you like games so much, why not go to school, learn how to program, and then write your own games and have some other little dork qa them for you?there's a lot more satisfaction to be had from your own creations
Closed AccountFeb 9, 2007
I think he was actually quoting a Westwood College advertisement from the 80s. Interesting story though!