What It's Like To Be
From postal worker to film producer, what is it like to do what you do?
Things I've Learned As a Lifeguard
My college job, among many I've had, is being a head lifeguard. I have the responsibility to watch people swimming and make sure that they don't drown or injure themselves in anyway.
Rich BurtonPublished 7 years ago in JournalBattling the Opioid and Substance Abuse Epidemic
Before I graduated college, I had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I only figured out my next steps the Wednesday before graduation which was the following Saturday. That Wednesday was the day that I received the job offer. A job offer with a salary much lower than I was expecting but in the field I had and have a passion for. You do not do counseling for the money, but that is a story for another time.
Alex McGowanPublished 7 years ago in JournalRelinquishing Armor
To be an actor requires levels of strength that are taken for granted in everyday life. To stand on a stage, in front of a camera, and exploit your experiences to become someone else requires a lot of us. A lot of courage, a lot of compassion, and crazy amounts of vulnerability. But what do these things even mean?
Amelia Clare WrightPublished 7 years ago in JournalPresentation: Sharing Your Soul Through Art
Every time, every SINGLE time, I write a poem and put it up on Facebook, the little gremlins in my mind start chattering about how worthless I am as a person.
Nicholas GoodmanPublished 7 years ago in Journal5 Misconceptions About Missionary Life
When I decided to pack up my life and move to Baja California to teach at a school for the deaf, I was pretty sure I knew what I was getting myself into. Sure, I would be away from home. Separated from family for nine months at a time. Missing holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year's. But I hadn't lived with my family for four years, so I wasn't too worried about getting homesick for them. Friends? I was definitely going to miss them, but we had all just graduated college and would be going our separate ways regardless. Besides, life was about to become ALL about Jesus, so how could I possibly miss my ordinary American life? That was what pre-missionary Trish thought. Missionary Trish has learned a lot, failed a lot, grown a lot, and gained a lot of wisdom she didn't have before. Here are five of the biggest misconceptions I had before moving to Mexico, and what I've learned since being a teacher for three years and currently residing as a dorm mom...
Trish GuinnPublished 7 years ago in JournalBeing a Carer
As my girlfriend has just posted her story of being a carer I thought I would add mine. I am much older than her and have a lot more experience so our views may have as many differences as similarities. I raised two disabled children who needed extra care, this gave me an interest in being a carer. Unfortunately, I was in a marriage filled with bills and couldn’t afford the drop-in income. It was only after the marriage ended that I could afford to be a carer and I still am 7 years later. I have worked with every possible age from birth to a lady of 103 years old so have varied experience.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 7 years ago in JournalWhat It's Like to Be a Care Assistant
Being a carer can be very mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. Some individuals believe that it takes a certain "person" or a certain "personality" to become a carer.
Tanisha DaggerPublished 7 years ago in JournalWhat Skills and Competencies Do You Need to Be an IT Analyst?
A system or an IT analyst designs, analyzes, and implements information systems that are used in solving business problems. Other than that, organizations use system analysis to gather information in the existing system in order to determine its shortcomings and upgrade the systems progressively with help of IT analysts. Since effective solving of business problems is the need of the hour, careers in IT or system analysis have good career prospects. However, there are certain skills and a degree in computer domains that are necessary in order to pursue a career in it.
Carol WilsonPublished 7 years ago in JournalThe Importance of Art Commissions
There is millions of artwork available on the internet; sadly there is a plethora of artwork that's been stolen or insufficient credit or permission has been used. Stolen fan work being sold at conventions is still something that I sadly see a lot of the time. There are lots of talented artists out there trying to make a living out of something they are passionate about, and they should be allowed to do that. Commissions are a big source of income for a lot of artists.
Chloe GilholyPublished 7 years ago in JournalOne Day
One day as a nurse will forever change a person. We cry, we laugh, we make very inappropriate jokes in order to cope. From cleaning up fecal matter to reviving someone back to life, we never know what assignment we'll be managing. The angles that must be considered when going into nursing are infinite; there will always be something new to learn.
Shealynn DubrulePublished 7 years ago in JournalMisadventures in Self-Storage Management
A few years back, I got the privilege of being an onsite resident manager of a self-storage facility for five years. Looking back, parts of it were great, other parts, let's just say, I've had my fill of ever setting foot in a storage facility ever again. Let me warn you, this is nothing like you see in that cable show Storage Wars. Sit back for the ride on this chapter, because storage units and their tenants have their story to tell...
Jennifer JonesPublished 7 years ago in JournalThe Power of Social Media
I'm an aspiring model, and the most common thing I get asked is how I got into it. Now, I'm not yet what I'd call successful, so take everything with a pinch of salt, but I think a lot of people would agree with the things I have to say about the power social media can have on success. Though I haven't reached my peak yet; I'm not Insta Famous and I don't have tons of contracts with big brands. I've had a few big successes in my eyes, and I owe a lot of it to the way I've learnt to manage my social profile.
Louie WarnerPublished 7 years ago in Journal