Online Gamer Season 2 Episode 2 Jobs
- TV-MA
- March 31, 2014
- 21 min
In season 2 episode 2 of Online Gamer, titled “Jobs,” Will, the protagonist, is on a mission to find a new job. After being fired from his previous job as a video game tester, he’s determined to find a new job that aligns with his passion for gaming.
The episode starts with Will sitting in his apartment, scrolling through job postings in the gaming industry. He comes across a listing for a “gameplay analyst” at a major gaming company, and decides to apply. He spends the rest of the day filling out the application and writing a cover letter, hoping that this job will be the one that finally allows him to pursue his dream career.
The next day, Will receives an email inviting him to a job interview. Excited and nervous, he spends hours preparing for the interview, researching the company and practicing his answers to potential interview questions. When the day of the interview arrives, Will puts on his best suit and heads to the company’s headquarters.
The interview goes smoothly, and Will feels confident that he did well. However, as he’s leaving the building, he overhears two employees talking about the company’s recent financial troubles and layoffs. His heart sinks as he realizes that the job he wants so badly might not be as stable as he thought.
Despite his fears, Will receives a call a few days later offering him the job. Excited to start his new career, he eagerly accepts the offer. However, as he starts working, he quickly realizes that the job isn’t what he expected. Instead of working on designing or testing games, he spends most of his time analyzing data and creating reports for the company’s executives.
Feeling disappointed and unfulfilled, Will starts to question whether he made the right decision in taking the job. He turns to his friends, who are all successful gamers and content creators, for advice. They encourage him to stick with the job, reminding him that it’s a foot in the door to the industry and that he can always work his way up.
Determined to make the best of his new job, Will throws himself into his work, using his gaming knowledge to find patterns and insights in the data he’s analyzing. His hard work pays off when he presents his findings to the executives, impressing them with his unique perspective and expertise.
The episode ends with Will realizing that his job might not be the glamorous gaming career he always dreamed of, but that it’s still a valuable opportunity to learn and grow in the industry. He’s excited to see where his new career path will take him, and grateful for the support of his friends and the online gaming community.
Overall, “Jobs” is a relatable and insightful episode that explores the challenges of pursuing a career in a competitive and constantly-evolving industry. It shows that even when things don’t go as planned, it’s always possible to find meaning and opportunities for growth in unexpected places.