If you're already making money "doing" corps or something related to the skills you picked up back then, think of this Scribblings entry as some sort of validation if you'd like.For the rest of us, here are two questions for you: If someone told you at this moment that your ideal job in corps / guard is available to you for the asking, what would it be? Also, do you take it, or keep doing what you're doing right now?Here are some revisionist criteria to consider, if needed, to help you to dream a bit and decide if working in corps or guard is for you:- You're physically / mentally healthy enough, and have all the skills needed to do the work.
- If you'd like to do it full-time, you can afford to do the work without pay, or they're paying you more than enough to do it.
- If you're interested in part-time work, the schedule around everything else that you want or need to do will accommodate the gig with no problem.
- Corps and guard culture (for lack of a better term) is exactly what you want it to be - like we remember it from the mid-70s, as it progressed during the 80s, as it is now, etc. (This item was added for those who just don't like what corps and guard have become.)
- The important people in your life are fully supportive of your decision to take the gig.
If I've left something off the list that poses a potential barrier for you, feel free to add it as you consider your career change ...
I haven't thought about this topic in quite awhile. Time spent over the past few weeks has brought me back there, and I find myself wondering. If you're looking for my answer, you'll have to wait a bit - I want to savor the possibilities for just a tad longer before making my decision.
I hope you'll share your dreams with us - feel free to use the Comments area below, the Guest Book on www.saintsdrumcorps.com, or get in touch with me directly at joparente.saintsdrumcorps@gmail.com.
All for now - corpsdially yours from jo!
PS: In case you're wondering, right now there are 47 people registered for the November reunion. About 20% are members who are coming in from outside the greater Jersey metropolitan area. The first wave of people who registered can be found in last week's Tuesday Trivia (scroll down below). An updated list will be posted here as part of the October 16th Tuesday Trivia, so stay tuned!
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