Thoughts.com Blogs - On Being A DJ

I worked as a dj for almost 5 years and I must say, not a fascinating job.

At first, it was! It indeed was! It was actually one of my dreams and really tried hard to get the job. I was so excited in my first year of being a dj. I play songs on air! Wow! That's really cool! Listeners are calling up and texting up to cast their requests and dedications. The less number of friends suddenly grew in magnitude, and of course, don't forget the fame, the spotlight as they say. You'll just be surprised when all of a sudden, a person will approach you and say, "hi DJ Mylz", can I make a request? or simply say "hello, you're DJ Mylz, right?" This experience is not ridiculous of course. I enjoy it.

What I really want about being a dj are the songs being played. I'm addicted to music especially alternative, rock, punk and emo. Music makes my day. As a fact, I battle loneliness through music. I fight boredom with music. I defy stress and fatigue via music. Precisely, music heals a wounded soul and makes dull spirit high. I presumed this is just the reason why I ended up sacrificing my five years in a radio station, why I remained passive and just let that five years passed by for nothing. I got captivated by music, that's it!

But then a time came when the music spell was gone and I finally decided to quit the job and leave for better opportunity. For me, there's no opportunity in disc jockeying, no challenge, no improvement and the routine bores me. Everyday, you sit infront of a mixer, a computer, a microphone and a telephone. You search for requested songs, answer calls, take requests, and talk and talk and talk sensibly or senselessly. It's not the right job for growing up. For those who are looking for fun, yes, it is! it may be the right one for them. It is simply a pastime, a habit but it can't be called a career.

Pardon to all dj's and aspiring dj's. This is just what I found out through experience. Being a dj is not bad. It's delightful at first but as time goes by, you will get bored to death with the routine. It's nerve-killing and paralyzing plus, not to mention the low $.