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Careers in the industry; from corporate to middle management, food service, media, political figures, and beyond. All workplace careers.
What Your Local Barista Thinks of You
I have been working for a well-known coffee shop for about three years now. I know this business far too well, crafted way too many beverages, and trained too many hopeless high school grads. I dream of the day when I get to throw in the green apron and walk out of this hellhole. Now, I know I sound like a bitter employee, but trust me—I used to love my job. Sadly, this place reminds me that humans are indeed pieces of shit.
By Cynthia Rico8 years ago in Journal
Indecisive
Life is made up of decisions; some we make while others are made for us. What do you want to eat? Where do you want to live? House or apartment? Cereal or Eggs? Save your paycheck or spend it? Some decisions are extremely easy to make while others can take years to decide on. What do you want to do with your life? That’s the million dollar question.
By Ashlyn Harper8 years ago in Journal
A Writer's Thank You
Today did not start with any unusual fanfare, but it has managed to create a space for itself in my memory that will ensure its retention in the little gray cells for some time. I received my first dollar for my freelance writing today. I could only look at it for awhile and sip tea while I processed the floodgate of memories that little dollar sign had suddenly unleashed. In all honesty, that symbol wouldn't have come into being if not for the impressive women in my life saying, "You're a writer? Prove it then. Write."
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Journal
30 and Undecided
When I was a little girl, I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I grew up. Rich. I wanted to be a doctor or maybe a lawyer and be married to someone equally successful. Someone I would likely meet while in college. I wanted a big beautiful house, 2.5 kids, and the latest model luxury car. All by 25. I mean I was a smart girl. Precocious even.
By Toni Munford8 years ago in Journal
I'll Never Work A Day Unhappy
On June 1st, 2017, I decided I would never work a job that didn't drive passion throughout my entire being. If you knew me, then you would know that the journey to finding the thing that will ultimately determine the rest of my life was ultimately not an easy one.
By Sierra Spears8 years ago in Journal
A Look Into Being a Starving Artist
The way I stand in life is quite different from other people. I usually divide people into two groups. The ones that understand art and the ones that have no clue. But let me explain, before you start feeling attacked and all.
By Carlijn Kortekaas8 years ago in Journal
Artist
If you're anything like me, making one decision can be a little difficult. I mean how many times a day are you having to decide on what to wear, what’s for dinner, what school/college do you want to go to, what do you want to major in? And my all time favorite, what do you want to be when you grow up?
By Joely Millan8 years ago in Journal
Undetermined
18 and forced to choose a career path. I’ve been scared of writing for quite some time. I imagined if I were to write, and I mean really write. I’d have to be perfect. Spend hours on the wording of a single sentence. That I’d have to follow every rule I’ve ever heard. Give up my guilty pleasure of the use of alliteration. I’d have to give up everything I hold dear about writing and focus on the subjects that I zoned out of during school.
By Sylvia Jade8 years ago in Journal
A Job for Money or a Job for New Skills?
It is everyone’s dream to have a nice job. A nice job often means good salaries and a comfortable life. Some people equate a nice job with the amount of payment: the higher salary you receive, the better job you have acquired. However, I think that a job that gives you a chance to learn new skills may be more important than a job that gives you money.
By Tirzah Sephora8 years ago in Journal
