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Should I go back to my old job?
Could I have my old job back please?
You are WELCOME if you left because
You wanted to start your own business (provided it was not intended to compete with your ex-company’s). The experience in starting-up a business and running it is invaluable to any individual, and very useful to a growing organisation. If you intended to compete with your ex-company though, you may be seen as wanting to come back to spy on them, and they don’t want that suspicion on their conscience.
You got an opportunity to work in a well-respected market leader. Your ex-firm realises they could not have given you that opportunity, so do not begrudge you for it. Also, the knowledge you’d have gained from working in such a company will undoubtedly be useful to their team.
You needed a break. If you quit to go on a six-month vacation and nothing else, they won’t mind considering you for re-hiring.
Be come a lyricist
The job: Involved from pre to post-production. When a songwriter composes a melody, he adds a basic music arrangement and records a demo. You come up with the lyrics for the demo. Once the lyrics is approved, the song will go into production. In the studio, You help the producer bring out the best performance from the artiste and you change the lyrics if needed on the spot.
The challenge: The opportunity to work with creative people. Artistes, songwriters, producers, musicians, studio engineers record executives make up what you call the “Hit Factory”, and to be part of it is a plus because the knowledge gained is priceless.
Downside: Getting rejected or not having your hard work recognised are all possibilities but it helps you learn more about the industry and makes you more savvy.
The income: It all depends on album genre, artiste’s image, promotion, etc. But to get regular income, you need to produce work that’s accepted commercially. There are two kinds of income: Mechanical royalties from album sales, and broadcast royalties from radio and TV airplay.
The customer: It’s up to you. As long as you’re creative and move with the trends, money and fame could be yours.
Become a Tattoo Artist
The job: Basically help design a customer’s tattoo and then do the tattooing. Encourage original designs so can help customers with ideas and concepts. Do all sort of designs and portraits. You also advise customers on hygiene and diseases. More often than not, you have to calm them before a session because some can get really nervous.
The challenge: This job is really flexible and gives you a lot of freedom. There’s no office politics to speak of, and everyone is just doing their own thing.
Downside: The only thing you can think of is the health issue. You’re dealing with needles and blood all the time and it’s quite worrisome. You’ve to be very careful when do the work.
The customer: A tattoo artist can work anywhere in the world as long as you are good at what you do.
Become a Gemologist
The job: Specialize in identifying gemstones and diamonds, as well as analyzing its various grades and quality. I study gems and jewelery scientifically, not just to identify them, but also to judge the elements of their beauty based on geological and mineralogical findings. As a gemologist, judgement is as important as technical knowledge because my stock in trade is an informed opinion. In other words, the public depends on me for specialised advice, not just for
classifying stones or providing a basic description of its quality. If you want to become a gemologist, you require a strong knowledge of gemology, geology and mineralogy. Besides that, you need a lot of experience in testing and grading stones, and of course, a lot of buying and selling experience would be of advantage as well.
Become a PR Consultant
The job: To conceptualize and implement public relations programmes for clients. It can be anything from writing a press release or speech, organizing interviews and press conferences, celebrity management and crisis management to organizing big events, launches and galas. Building a good relationship with the media is key and on top of that you have to maintain and manage clients on all PR programme strategies. Your job scope includes garnering new business.
The Perks: The chance to work with international celebs and prominent personalities. Other perks would be the chance to travel abroad for a international or regional brand you are managing.
The downside: Long hours. It can also be very tiring managing event after event. Plus no social life because at the end of the day.
The Prospects: Opportunities to meet people (if you are a people person) from all walks of life. When you have experience in PR (at least five good years) and great organizational skills, you can get a job practically in any industry, from hospitality, tourism, fashion and retail to corporate.