I have to say, right after I graduated college I
never thought I'd find something in my field (Graphic and Web Design) that I'd be 100% happy with. The field is overly competitive and in my opinion, new graduates don't make nearly enough as fellow marketing majors and developers in closely related fields.
After a couple of years working retail (UGH), I finally landed the "dream" corporate job I thought I'd always wanted - great starting pay, benefits, my own office, my own parking space, etc. Long story short, I was the only woman working on my floor and I was out of there in 2 weeks. The men I worked with were shocked to find out I wasn't a pushover and actually stood my ground and spoke up when I felt it was necessary. It was a really disappointing experience to say the least.
I'm now happily self-employed and own my own Graphic and Web Design business. And I LOVE it. Aside from the occasional grumpy customer, I get to deal with really amazing business owners and corporations on a regular basis. I also get the freedom to make my own schedule, take vacations whenever I need to, manage my finances, and work from home! Even in my pajamas if I want to!
As an added bonus, that also means I get to spend all day with my Bella girl, who we just got over Christmas.
I really commend teachers (and just about every other profession including stay-at-home ones). My mom is an RN and my dad goes to school full-time after serving in the U.S. military for 20+ years. Everyone that takes the time to do their part, big or small, makes a huge difference to society IMO.
