MattG
@mattgex.bsky.social
DJ, Artist, Twitch Streamer, Veteran, Footy Fanatic, IT Engineer, Go-getter, Goal setter, Making my dreams happen.
"As I approach the one-month mark in my job search, the landscape of my area's IT market feels both familiar and foreign. Here I am, along with countless others, discovering that the current job market operates by rules that seem to shift daily."
Navigating the IT Job Market: One Month In and Still Fighting
Why Experience Matters More Than Algorithms Think: A Month-One Reality Check
open.substack.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"As I approach the one-month mark in my job search, the landscape of my area's IT market feels both familiar and foreign. Here I am, along with countless others, discovering that the current job market operates by rules that seem to shift daily."
Grab your cereal, throw on those fuzzy slippers, and tune your brainwaves to Breakfast Jam! because I’ll be streaming straight from 9AM to 12 like it’s the dancefloor edition of Saturday morning cartoons!
twitch.tv/vivarecordings
#BreakfastJam #MattGOnTheDecks #HouseMusicCerealBoxEdition
twitch.tv/vivarecordings
#BreakfastJam #MattGOnTheDecks #HouseMusicCerealBoxEdition
May 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Grab your cereal, throw on those fuzzy slippers, and tune your brainwaves to Breakfast Jam! because I’ll be streaming straight from 9AM to 12 like it’s the dancefloor edition of Saturday morning cartoons!
twitch.tv/vivarecordings
#BreakfastJam #MattGOnTheDecks #HouseMusicCerealBoxEdition
twitch.tv/vivarecordings
#BreakfastJam #MattGOnTheDecks #HouseMusicCerealBoxEdition
You get the thing, so you plan for the thing, you prepare yourself for the thing, finally feel ready for the thing, then suddenly that thing is taken away again.
#mylifein30words
#mylifein30words
May 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
You get the thing, so you plan for the thing, you prepare yourself for the thing, finally feel ready for the thing, then suddenly that thing is taken away again.
#mylifein30words
#mylifein30words
I'm definitely up to no good today. Hitting the decks at 5pm PDT for the House is a Feeling Raid Train. There's been so many great artists ahead of me already, and I'm looking forward to providing some Sunday House Music to the mix.
twitch.tv/dj_mattg
#twitchraidtrain #houseisafeeling #twitchdj
twitch.tv/dj_mattg
#twitchraidtrain #houseisafeeling #twitchdj
May 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I'm definitely up to no good today. Hitting the decks at 5pm PDT for the House is a Feeling Raid Train. There's been so many great artists ahead of me already, and I'm looking forward to providing some Sunday House Music to the mix.
twitch.tv/dj_mattg
#twitchraidtrain #houseisafeeling #twitchdj
twitch.tv/dj_mattg
#twitchraidtrain #houseisafeeling #twitchdj
It's time to get back into my groove. Tonight 7-10PM PDT twitch.tv/dj_mattg
April 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It's time to get back into my groove. Tonight 7-10PM PDT twitch.tv/dj_mattg
Stunning views this morning from the office. The PNW is a gift, and I'm happy to call this place home.
April 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Stunning views this morning from the office. The PNW is a gift, and I'm happy to call this place home.
I honestly had a plan, then that failed, then before giving up, I decided to just go with my normal approach and let it guide me along the way.
April 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I honestly had a plan, then that failed, then before giving up, I decided to just go with my normal approach and let it guide me along the way.
🤔 Sometimes I'm not sure but I like it and I know that I enjoyed the whole process.
March 31, 2025 at 4:19 AM
🤔 Sometimes I'm not sure but I like it and I know that I enjoyed the whole process.
This half full glass block is all the extra bits of Lego build over the past 7 years. Just wanted to display finding my peace in a little piece of plastic.
February 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This half full glass block is all the extra bits of Lego build over the past 7 years. Just wanted to display finding my peace in a little piece of plastic.
Are you ready to kick off year 5, fam? February 14th, FNS is back on Twitch! Just in time to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day. Come celebrate the return of the stream that sets Fridays and your weekend off right. Don’t miss it—tune in and feel the music! twitch.tv/dj_mattg 7-10PM PDT
February 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Are you ready to kick off year 5, fam? February 14th, FNS is back on Twitch! Just in time to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day. Come celebrate the return of the stream that sets Fridays and your weekend off right. Don’t miss it—tune in and feel the music! twitch.tv/dj_mattg 7-10PM PDT
Braved the ice and snow in my neighborhood to discover that Seattle didn't get 💩 for ❄️ #WAproblems
February 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Braved the ice and snow in my neighborhood to discover that Seattle didn't get 💩 for ❄️ #WAproblems
Who wants to go skating??? I'm hearing all sorts spinning going up the hill here.
February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Who wants to go skating??? I'm hearing all sorts spinning going up the hill here.
It's a bit of fun mixing it up with the Bounce Brunch fam today. Yes, shenanigans were had. Getting to see some friend fam from the way way back 👀 a fabulous way to start Feb and breaking the personal music hiatus.
February 2, 2025 at 5:51 AM
It's a bit of fun mixing it up with the Bounce Brunch fam today. Yes, shenanigans were had. Getting to see some friend fam from the way way back 👀 a fabulous way to start Feb and breaking the personal music hiatus.
Tomorrow afternoon, we be brunching! Yeah, that WA weather being iffy, but Trin, Emily, and I are ready to keep you warm and groovy.
12-430pm @ the Blu Grouse 9839 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
12-430pm @ the Blu Grouse 9839 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Tomorrow afternoon, we be brunching! Yeah, that WA weather being iffy, but Trin, Emily, and I are ready to keep you warm and groovy.
12-430pm @ the Blu Grouse 9839 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
12-430pm @ the Blu Grouse 9839 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Day in the office... good news the mountain is out. #PNW #Seattleproblems
January 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Day in the office... good news the mountain is out. #PNW #Seattleproblems
So I got to see BOB at work today
(big orange ball)
(big orange ball)
January 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
So I got to see BOB at work today
(big orange ball)
(big orange ball)
Another is in progress.
January 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Another is in progress.
New hyper fixation? Lol, first time making the breads. It's definitely a learning process, and it's definitely going to happen again.
January 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
New hyper fixation? Lol, first time making the breads. It's definitely a learning process, and it's definitely going to happen again.
Removed myself from some other platforms... the band-aid is off, and the anxiety is over from the idea of it all. NEXT!
January 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Removed myself from some other platforms... the band-aid is off, and the anxiety is over from the idea of it all. NEXT!
Good times were had hanging with the @vivarecordings.bsky.social fam...
January 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Good times were had hanging with the @vivarecordings.bsky.social fam...
Well, if it's not Meta, the bought and paid for government is coming for it. Sad day for the freedom of information.
January 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Well, if it's not Meta, the bought and paid for government is coming for it. Sad day for the freedom of information.
I'm finally getting around to getting my paintings and drawings up on my walls.
January 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I'm finally getting around to getting my paintings and drawings up on my walls.
If anyone calls... I'm busy. 😏
January 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If anyone calls... I'm busy. 😏
Great seeing more friends, let's go!
January 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Great seeing more friends, let's go!
This promo will never die!!! Listen till the end 🤣😭🤣💀
My abs hurt so bad rn...🤣🤣🤣
My abs hurt so bad rn...🤣🤣🤣
January 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This promo will never die!!! Listen till the end 🤣😭🤣💀
My abs hurt so bad rn...🤣🤣🤣
My abs hurt so bad rn...🤣🤣🤣