Q. My final profession objective is to work in advertising for a film studio, transfer to L.A., the entire 9 yards. But I’m working two jobs in retail and actually prefer it! Should I ditch the day dream and stick to retail?
A. First, I need to commend you on two issues: for having a selected dream and second, for having fun with your present jobs.
As for ditching the dream and sticking with retail, solely you may resolve that, however let’s dive into some motion steps that may allow you to make this determination. (And expensive reader, this may occasionally apply to you, too — what for those who’ve had a dream and a brand new ability/curiosity/function ignited a spark alongside the way in which? Questions of when to you drop it, must you nonetheless pursue it, regrets of “what if” are frequent questions.) My preliminary response: Pursue each. Career paths aren’t essentially all the time linear and upward — there’s some zigging and zagging at occasions.
You could need to put pen to paper or kind within the notes part of your telephone, put your telephone on airplane mode, discover a quiet area in your house, automobile or different and block out the world. Ask your self what you take pleasure in most concerning the retail jobs — the hours, the kind of work, the talents, the folks, what the objects signify that you simply’re promoting? Ask your self what pursuits you most concerning the advertising dream at a film studio — is it advertising? Do you like motion pictures? The glam attract of the trade (notice: not all glamorous jobs are literally glamorous when you’re on the within.)
I might begin conducting informational interviews with folks in each paths. Ask what they love about it, what they detest, what the salaries are for jobs in each areas (assuming proper now you’re in hourly, however what’s the path for a full-time salaried function if that’s what you finally need?), what expertise do you want? Ask questions, community, arrange job alerts so you may see what the necessities are after which fill within the gaps — establish what you’re lacking to be a severe contender for the roles. Also, ask them who else you need to discuss to of their firm/trade to be taught extra and community.
See if there’s a Zenn diagram overlap. Can you get your foot within the door working in retail in LA for a film studio? To then work your approach up and over?
Lastly, it’s necessary to know that our careers can have many twists, turns and detours. Embrace it and benefit from the journey.
Q. I’m a freelancer and have been attempting to trace down my 1099s for tax season. Still monitoring them down, nonetheless attempting to get my taxes finished. Deadline is sort of right here. Help?!
A. This is out of my space because it’s extra tax-related, however discuss to a tax accountant for those who work with one maybe get an extension. And undoubtedly proceed following up with shoppers to get these 1099s — and escalate if want be to the top of AP, and so on. Again, this isn’t my direct space so your accountant could have extra insights on this space.
Vicki Salemi is a profession skilled, former company recruiter, writer, marketing consultant, speaker, and profession coach. Send your inquiries to [email protected]. For extra info and to subscribe to Vicki’s publication, go to www.vickisalemi.com and comply with her on Twitter and Instagram @vickisalemi./Tribune News Service
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