This Week's Interview "P. Doety"

In thinking about my jobsearch and my blog, I have come to realize that while I may be the only one of my friends who is out of work, almost all of them would like new jobs, different jobs, better jobs. I have decided to start an interview section of the blog to appear periodically that where all of us less-than-satisfied-with-our-current-employment folks (sorry about the overuse of hypens) can share our advice. We all know it's easier to give than receive. In this spirit, my first "A to B' is below.

Name: P. Doety

Age: 27

First Job ever: working in a shoe store (it was actually the coolplace to work, ok)

Current Job (Point A): Corporate Whore=Assist in making crap music

Desired Job (Point B): Some position in theatre, assistant to aproducer or education development team

Jobs you are willing to do in the meantime: anything

Lets start positive. Name a few things you like about your current job (Point A). laid back, free cds, artist events

Why, then, do you most want to leave? Zero creativitiy, ego filled\industry only concerned with making money

How do you think your life would change if/when you arrive at your desired job (Point B)? It would have a purpose

Do you feel like the (so-called) ups and (more often) downs of the economy you hear about actually affect your search? How? –no, there are always more people trying to work in theatre than there are jobs. Especially in New York, where everyone is more talented and has more\money and more connections.

We all know that it's much easier to give this advice than take it. Any advice for the masses just like you (and me) on getting from A to B? Don't break up with your boyfriend who is your only source of connections.

Other words of wisdom, life experiences, jokes, riddles, haikus or profanity you wish to share? Stagnant water stinks. I know it's kind of vulgar, but I think it is a good phrase to remember. If something in your life isn't working, it's probably time to change something (you know, like the water-cause it was stinking)

Thanks for your time. Tune in for the next installment of A to B