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Cat
02-19-2009, 01:25 PM
My degree is environmental chemistry with a minor in business management. This has led everywhere from a lab rat to supervisor, to most recently health & safety. However - none of it is where I originally wanted to be - out in the field doing work with the environment. Its really hard to get jobs like that and they seem about non existant around here.

Well before I chose science, I always debated in HS between something in art-type degree or science. Science won out because I figured a career in art would take me no where - you know the starving artist type thing. However, I do have 3 1/2 years of art classes behind me and I was also in year book for 2 years with one year as photo editor. Not to mention my own personal photos & editing as my own little hobby for my website.

Well as a spur of the moment thing I applied at a photo studio yesterday as a studio photographer. I thought it would be fun, but considering my recent science background and the fact that I have yet to be called back for an interview in my own field, I doubted I would hear back.

But I was wrong - less than 24 hours later I already had a message on my phone!! I missed it because I was outside with the horses and its already getting late - so I will call back first thing in the morning. But they want to set up an interview.

Maybe its a sign that its time for a career change? I'm just happy for an interview. Being jobless since thanksgiving is bumming me out.

mare
02-19-2009, 01:55 PM
Maybe! I'm glad you found something in an area of interest. Hope it turns into something you really enjoy.

Cat
02-19-2009, 02:52 PM
Thanks mare. I'll let you know if anything comes of it after the interview.

Ariesgrl131
02-19-2009, 03:45 PM
Congrats! I hope everything works out. I'll be sending good vibes your way.

Miracle Whip
02-19-2009, 04:25 PM
I have not worked since January 9th and I am about ready to volunteer to get out of the house!!

I have been painting the house though and trying to clean. I am taking a class that meets Mondays and Wednesdays so that is something. There sure are a ton of beer cans on the gravel roads, I can't wait for spring so I can pick them up for the refund. A few weeks ago this guy stopped in front me and dumped out $8 worth of cans.. pretty scary, its not a good idea to drive at night in our area!!!

Photography should be intersting!

PoniesRock101
02-19-2009, 04:35 PM
Hope it works out! It would be a fun job :D