What It's Like To Be
From postal worker to film producer, what is it like to do what you do?
Peace Keeping
In the booming age of technology, it is easier to be informed than it has ever been in the past. Between apps like Twitter and people recording their experiences twenty-four-seven, society has become inundated with surveillance, making it nearly impossible to do anything without being “seen”. This is especially true for police officers. Everything they do is recorded and scrutinized, so a lot of footage has surfaced over the years of men and women under the badge doing something mistakenly, unprofessional, sometimes even illegal, and out of context, it’s not surprising. However, what doesn’t get reported are the less exciting, monotonous calls these individuals respond to on a daily basis; the mundane, inglorious things that keep our communities safe.
By Ellen Kommel6 years ago in Journal
Former PETA Employee Exposes What It Was Like To Work For Them
Earlier this month, I wrote and published an article on how PETA was attempting to take advantage of the bush fires that were affecting Australian wildlife and why people should not give a single penny to them. Upon its publication, and to my own surprise, the article blew to the point where it had a lot more readers than I originally expected when I publish my articles on Vocal. One of those readers was Kitty (not her real name), a former PETA employee who was so devastated about the news regarding the fires in the land down under that she donated to the WIRES Organization. She described her time at PETA as being vicious and so, she shared her story to me, which I have been given permission to share with all of you.
By Jenna Deedy6 years ago in Journal
Service with a Smile
It was a scorcher of a Friday evening at the ol’ Outback Steakhouse, the restaurant would officially open in just a few moments, and the lobby was already PACKED! AND, to top it all off, I was given my favorite section of tables to wait on. Oooh baby, I’m gonna be making some loot tonight!
By Shawn Cobb6 years ago in Journal
“I Only Write For The Sex”
“Sex and the City’s” Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) was a New York City columnist who lived her version of the writer’s life to the hilt and shared her experiences with the world. Everyone was fair game; privacy existed for no one who crossed her path.
By Joel Eisenberg6 years ago in Journal
Heritage and Conservation in Historic Houses
When I was sixteen years old, I changed my mind about my chosen career path. For the last fourteen years (yes, fourteen) I had desperately wanted to become a midwife, but over time this dream had faded and became something I was expected to do, not what I wanted to do.
By Claudia Hayes6 years ago in Journal
How an Actress Gets Into Character
Hi! Alright so I'm currently in rehearsal for a play called “Pullman Car Hiawatha”, I’m playing the “Insane Woman” who is one of the main characters. Now before I can get into character I have to breakdown the character! I’ll be posting a separate article on that soon as it is WAY too long to put in here! But once I know EVERYTHING about the character I can’t finally start becoming her.
By Paige Osaroth6 years ago in Journal
3 Steps to Booking Your First Voice Over Gig.
Voice acting is by far the best job I've ever had... period. Not only has it helped pay the bills for the last 15 years, but a career as a voice actor can also be extremely rewarding, creatively and financially, if you do it right.
By Tod Fennell6 years ago in Journal
