career
Careers in the industry; from corporate to middle management, food service, media, political figures, and beyond. All workplace careers.
Dream Accomplished
It’s not easy believing in a dream you’ve been chasing for 5 or 10 years. So I asked myself: should I continue to believe in this one or dream a new one? I’ve been in direct sales since 1998. My career began as a fun and easy way to make extra money. As a single mother of two, I needed something flexible and I discovered multi level marketing.
By Shirlynn White8 years ago in Journal
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I've never really considered myself an author. Writing is just something to do to entertain myself when I’m bored. And sure, I seek validation for my hard work by posting short stories on Wattpad, Tumblr, and even here on Vocal, but this is still just a hobby for me. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to make a career out of it.
By Will Jackson8 years ago in Journal
Why Having Side Jobs in Your 20s Is a Good Thing
I get it. You graduated college, you have your whole life ahead of you, but you feel stuck. You wonder what the next step should be. You second guess all your decisions. And then that dreaded two words flashes constantly before your eyes: student loans.
By Sarah Baker8 years ago in Journal
How Theatre Has Helped Me in Sales
Whenever you have dedicated most of yourself to a field that is completely creative, it can be frustrating looking for other work because people don’t always see the transferable skills that we have learned from being on stage. Skills that we have not only acquired, but mastered better than any other candidates employers may have. As an actor, I have been trained in communication skills, public speaking, confidence, problem-solving, and persistence.
By Alexandrea Callaghan8 years ago in Journal
Care Work Enhanced My Life
A heart filled with passion and desire to do good, but no real talent or formal qualifications, can lead to a frustrated heart. A body with little energy, fighting depression on a daily basis, but still, the heart yearned to help others. Three years ago, while still caring for and living with my beloved dad, and being a parent to an adult child, I saw an advert for a support worker in the community. I had previously been blessed with care work, but had taken some time out due to care on the home front, so I wasn't really sure if I could do this again and care for my family while battling my own depression. However, the company was understanding and very flexible with accommodating my needs, so in return, I am pretty sure I gave them good service as an employee.
By Dawn Smart8 years ago in Journal
5 Things Working in Care Has Taught Me
Until recently I worked as a care assistant in a nursing home. It was the most rewarding and emotionally taxing job I have had to date (and probably will ever have). The work can be super demanding (not just making cups of tea and wiping bums, like some people might assume) and maintaining boundaries and emotional balance was a constant challenge.
By Hannah Amiee8 years ago in Journal
Horrible Employees Rule the Workplace
Let me tell you about a little story that in which I have found myself currently exploring. I have been working at a job with a school district for almost five years now. My goal in the next year is to finish school and get my teaching credential. My current boss is the kind that absolutely makes you dread coming into work. She is the type of boss that makes you actually wonder how you can go to work and make yourself throw up. She's horrible.
By Pheobe Paris8 years ago in Journal
