I have become the most independent/dependent person I know. If this sounds like a double negative it is. However, aren't double negatives sometimes truthful?
A year can embrace so many changes. Perhaps it's because I left a miserable job in Aerospace to become a Producer. How is that possible? Well it is. While working previously as a material coordinator in Aerospace I have also worked in several other positions. If I had to describe my career path, I would say it's like a big giant bin of Jelly Belly's. I have been a Kitchen Designer at The Home Depot wearing an orange apron. I was a loan officer before the real estate housing bubble burst. Now wait...Before I sold sub prime mortgages to people who didn't listen to me, I sold cars for ten years. Other than the main careers I've had; I've also been a huge hobbyist. I volunteered as an art instructor for children and adult that suffered from mental illness. I've been a back up vocalist in a band. I organized a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. I've been an extra, a double and a stunt person. I've even drove an ice cream truck.
Why producing? Well, what doesn't a producer do? In order to get it right you need to know when to act, how fast to act, and how to come as close to predicting the future as you can. I'm happy to report to you that a producer wears all hats and it just helps if you know a little about everything in this career.
You are always selling, you are always a customer service supervisor, you babysit, you counsel and you grow excitably happy with every second that it works out.
I am happy to have had all these opportunities that's why when someone asks me to go make coffee I can smile and be happy to do it.
The best part is.... I made the decision to change my career again at the age of 46!
Go after your dream no matter how much of a sacrifice it is. Never let anything stand in your way but don't step on people on your way up.
The best, best part is it doesn't matter how long it takes to get there enjoy the journey.
