I remember being out of grad school for the first time and how very hard it
was to get work - and that work I did get was not in my field, far from a
dream job and I had to move twice to get it.  But it fed and sheltered me
and got me to a location where I got a much better job.

Dream job?  Dream jobs can become nightmares!



----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Woodson <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2000 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Too many Pollyannas ? Jobs for all?


> "I have found that those who remain single-minded in their purpose and
>
> prepared to be adaptable in their approach, DO succeed.  This adaptability
>
> may also necessitate relocation."
>
> I'm kind of inclined to agree with Roger on this note.  Week after week,
> throughout the summer we've seen postings from recent graduates seeking
jobs,
> some of whom seem to want to limit themselves in one way or another,
either
> geographically, economically, etc.  While the museum biz IS very
competitive,
> I think this list demonstrates that there ARE quite a few jobs out there
if
> one is willing to be creative and flexible.  Another good resource is
state
> personnel websites.  Openings at state museums and historic sites are
> routinely posted throughout the year.  I realize there are certain factors
> that can hamper the job search.....for instance it's probably not very
> practical or realistic for someone in North Carolina to pursue a job on
the
> West Coast, unless you do have that single-mindedness Roger mentioned.  As
> someone else mentioned, I've found a great deal of it boils down to luck,
and
> in some cases politics and other intangibles.
>
> I do think it is rather Polly Anna-ish to simply toss your cap and gown
aside
> and say "ok museum world.....hire me!"  Without meaning to be offensive,
I've
> gotten a sense of this attitude in some of the postings on this list, not
to
> mention from summer interns where I work.  We all have been through
varying
> levels of college and/or graduate school, so unfortunatley we're not that
> unique.  In this respect I don't think the museum world is any different
from
> retail, teaching, law, big business or any other profession.
>
> As cliche' as it may sound, I'd say to those job-seekers, just keep
plugging
> away and be flexible......there are some jobs out there but rarely do any
of
> us start out with our dream job.....I know I'm still waiting :)
>
> Chris Woodson
> Museum Tech
> Roanoke Island Festival Park/Elizabeth II state site
> Manteo, NC
>
> P.S.  On a different note, does anyone out there know of any surfing
museums?
>  I would assume in Hawaii or California?
>
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