Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

Rickard, Patty wrote: E) Would it help me to create a sort of portfolio of the hobby things I have done over the years with pictures, etc.? Don't call them hobbies (pay doesn't matter) - they're legitimate skills! and start thinking in terms of 'creating a portfolio' (removing the

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

Thank you...I appreciate your comments :) and you're right...I need to change my mindset on it. . /' // . // |\//7 /' \ . . . | (\ '._ | '._ ''. '

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

Ok, Joan I'm 53 and have started over several times. You aren't too old unless you think you are, and isn't 40 the new 30? The advice you've received so far is good, you must think of these attributes as skill sets (as indeed they are) and look about for a job that would utilize them.

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

Joan, Here is my input: A) Am I too old to pursue this? D) What types of schooling should I be looking into? Joan, you are never to old to pursue a career or go to school. I went back to college to finish my degree at 38 yo with six kids at home. I finished when I was 40 y.o. I started my

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

Put together a resume, with pictures, if possible, of your work. Pictures are worth 1,00 words. One of the best costumers I've known was self taught. I'm a stay at home mom who has done community theatre for the past 25 years or so. While interesting and fun, it has not paid well, stipends usually

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

I wrote: If you set your sights low, you are likely to fall into some career traps, by which I mean careers that look appealing, but where you really have to fight hard to get the wages and the respect you deserve. Custom dress- making is one -- many people have made a success out of it, but

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Oooh! Another idea! You sound like you might make a good wedding planner. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joan Broneske Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 11:48 AM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

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Definitely a Wedding planner!!! ♫ Chiara Francesca -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 2:24 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path Oooh! Another

Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path

I am in a similar position--restarting my education and looking for new employment at 40. It may take you a while to discover whether you want to pursue a college degree or certificate or whether you want to do something else. In the meantime, check out your local community college, if there is

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all of your replies...you have all been very, VERY helpful and have given me a lot to think about. I think I will start out by creating a portfolio...I've already begun collecting photos onto my computer of my stuff. As for family/friends support...that was

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 309

Quoting Dianora di Cellini [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Just to follow up on what some others have said - you're never too old! After 25 years as a secretary, at age 46 I went back to school, got my masters, and now I'm a college professor. In the last 5 years I've earned that masters degree and I'm

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Joan, I forgot a couple of possibilities... If you are in a city that the Broadway plays tours, they hire local dressers and stitchers. My 4th son does lighting. We couldn't find out who was in charge at one of the venues that has the tours. I dropped him off at the venue a day before a

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Penny, I did a costume job search with Cirque and came up with nothing. I'd love to go work with them for awhile. Sylviz On Aug 15, 2008, at 8:00 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: Joan, I forgot a couple of possibilities... If you are in a city that the Broadway plays tours, they hire local

Re: [h-cost] Cirque

Sylvia, When my son gets back home tomorrow, I will get the link from him. He is working a show at VA Beach right now. He will pass out when he gets in early in the morning from the gig. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com

Re: [h-cost] Cirque Wardrobe Jobs

I did a Google search for the Las Vegas Jobs: http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-WARDROBE+ATTENDANT/l-Las+Vegas%2C+NV The Love show is supposed to be wonderful! The house was designed for the show. Here is the Cirque employment site: keyword wardrobe: