I once had someone tell me "I've got to hand it to you, you've always got some sort of a job"
Thinking back on it now, it was a pretty back handed comment. However, at the time I was (and still am) very proud of my ability to find a job... whatever it may be. Of course I would rather be consistently booking dance/choreography jobs, but wouldn't we all? Any young artist knows that you can't always rely solely on your art to provide for you, sometimes you need to find an extra gig here and there. I've tried my hand at quite a few jobs over the years because I refuse to settle down and give up on my art to sit in an office 5 days a week with only 2 weeks vacation time. No way, not this girl!
D's extensive random job list:
Receptionist at a Pilates studio
Office assistant at a flameproofing shop
Cashier at a cafe
Mannequin model
Hostess
Dance stylist for a dance studio photographer
Home organizer (ok that was only a couple of times)
Waitress
Telemarketer for a travel company (that I'm starting to think may not have been legit)
Dog walker
Sales associate
Personal assisting.
Of course seeing this list inspires me to push even harder in promoting myself as an artist, but i'll be honest in saying, I still hold a lot of pride in my ability to swallow my pride to get the job done. Pointe shoes don't pay for themselves you know.
What random jobs have you taken to keep busy and support your art?
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