What It's Like To Be
From postal worker to film producer, what is it like to do what you do?
Oh, to Have a Stable Income
I want to start this off by saying this article is not intended to guilt trip you. I do not need your sympathy, I merely ask you to see things from my point of view, and get a new perspective on what it's like to be an artist, especially as someone who doesn't have another source of income and is currently unable to work. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Carson LucasPublished 6 years ago in JournalTree Planting: The Hardest, but Most Rewarding Job in North America
Tree planting is hands down the most difficult job in North America, but it is also the best experience you will ever have. It will help you find yourself, develop confidence, and create life long memories and friends. It's a unique experience that tests your limits, pushes your boundaries, and changes your perspective.
Adventure JunkiePublished 6 years ago in JournalI'm a Time Traveller
“I’m a time traveller.” Well, at least that is what I told the child who asked me why I was wearing medieval clothing when I was waiting for a fellow re-enactor to pick me up for an event. The child then ran off excitedly to his mother, who in turn gave me a funny look, something I have grown used to and on some levels enjoy. I am not entirely certain why I chose that to be my way of explaining myself, especially since “I’m a re-enactor” is far more plausible, but the more I think on it, the more I feel I would not change the remark. After all, as living historians, we are the closest thing there is. For instance, the person who first engaged my interest in re-enactment when I was in my mid-teens had stormed the beaches of Normandy, drank the Spanish Main dry, pillaged monasteries, and both fought for and against the Roman Empire all while onlookers cheered and applauded as they enjoyed their educational day out. Although that is not exactly going from one timeline to another, it is close enough.
Badger HillPublished 6 years ago in JournalWhat It's Really Like to Be a Barista
In this day and age, coffee is everything. It is something we drink to wake us up, something we have for a mid-morning rest break, something we drink when seeing friends. Millions of people enter coffee shops every day for hundreds of different reasons, but not many consider what it's like being on the other side of the bar.
Sammy TannerPublished 6 years ago in Journal5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Chef...
I started working as a chef in the United Kingdom 5 years ago and have undergone the trials and tribulations necessary in order to become the chef de partie of a large scale commercial kitchen.
John GordonPublished 6 years ago in JournalThe Life of a Short, Angry, Brutally Honest Line Cook
This industry sucks. I say that with all the love in the world. But as much as it may suck; where would all of us tattooed, pissed off pyromaniacs who need a place to swear work? None of us are happy but we wouldn't do anything else. We can come into work with no injuries and come home with four stitches, two burns and blisters the size of a cherry and still say it hasn't been a bad day.
Rebekah RaynardPublished 6 years ago in JournalReasons I Am a Writer
I am a writer. I have always loved to write. There are many reasons I do not let a day go by without writing something. Writing comes easy for me, and I almost never get writer's block. When I am not writing on paper, I am writing on the chalkboard in my mind. My friends often ask me how I can find so many things to write about. I have never had a problem finding things to write about. I have only had the problem of carving out time to write what is on my mind.
Margaret MinnicksPublished 6 years ago in JournalMy First Day in Hell #RetailTales
Like a lot of young adults, my first real job was in retail. I had a summer job a couple of years prior at my parents' workplace, but this was the first one I had applied for myself and wasn't handed to me on a plate. Before we dig into it, this is a true story.
Peter EllisPublished 6 years ago in JournalHospitality
More often than not, I feel like people who work in hospitality deserve medals. Not only because of the physical demands of ten-hour shifts but also the surprisingly high concentration of assholes in this industry. This excerpt comes from the resignation email I sent to a well-known, London-based, Australian brasserie that is supposed to be an ethical and laid back place. Right.
Angeliki KitriniPublished 6 years ago in JournalLife of a Retail Worker
Reading the title, you might assume this is a story about a retail worker complaining about their job and sure, depending on the perspective, it could. Any job has their difficulties but for those of you who don't understand what's happening to the retail world, I'll explain it to you.
The Meaning of "Home"
This morning was cold. Frigid, really. I dragged myself out of bed, threw on a sweater, and braced myself for the 10-minute drive to work. I could see my breath in my car the entire way, and the heat didn't even kick in until I pulled into our pothole-filled driveway.
How to Become Cabin Crew with EasyJet
Cabin Crew is a well sought after career choice and it's slowly becoming more and more popular here in the UK. With airlines constantly expanding and hiring new crew, there are now so many options to choose from. Today, I'll be focusing on all things orange; EasyJet of course!
Phoebe TaylorPublished 6 years ago in Journal