I am currently employed but I fear my job is in danger. I work for a retail chain where employees work on commission.
My location just had their store hours cut and because of all the construction around the store, the traffic is much lower than it needs to be.
I am terribly fearful about losing my job and expressed this fear to my parents.
My father said: "That sucks. Need me to send you some money?"
My mother said: "Apply to Lowes, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart."
My best friend said: "Find a job in a theater."
Now, as for my father (whom I am extremely close to), he said exactly what I wanted to hear. Not just the "money" bit, but the fact that he just acknowledges that it sucks.
My mother, the constant problem-solver (which probably is where I get that from, except I can't solve my own problems), gave suggestions. That's all and well, but I've applied to all 3 and heard nothing.
Then there is my best friend...Theater, why didn't I think of that? I got my degree in theater, I've been doing it for about 15 years now, it's what I'm passionate about...however, there are a few problems:
- I'm not into the "starving artist" bit. I'd need a job that at least pays so I can have money for rent.
- I'm still relatively new to Austin and I don't know the Theater/Film scene very well (it's not what you know it's who you know)
- Today you have to have tons of experience to get a job, and although I have 15 years, it's all as a volunteer and as a student.
Just saying, its hard to find a job now-a-days.
I am up to any suggestions though, please feel free to bombard me with ideas, I'll take anything right now (as long as it's not commission based sales, I don't want to be persecuted should the store have a bad month)
Rikki
