What are you gonna be when you grow up? What is your dream?
Bet you all know what I'm talking about...well my biggest concern is: at what age are you supposed to be considered "grown up"? I guess there is no right or wrong answer, but the end of the year is around the corner and I am thinking of my "resolutions" for the new one. I am still trying to figure out what I need to do to chase a career in Fashion; actually wondering whether it's worth it.
Over the past 7 months I worked at a pretty famous fashion group in London (guess I could say which one, but I'd rather not)where I started as an intern. I figured there is no easy way to get into this kind of company unless you know X who talked about you to Y who finally managed to recommend you to Z...
So my motto has been "Keep the faith. Don't let nobody take you down!"(thanx MJ). I did my best, I've been flexible, enthusiastic, brought initiative...
The result? Contract extension on 18K a year despite my corporate background and my masters...mmmm....some flaws in the system? Yes indeed I reckon that something is wrong with the company culture: they don't like brains? What is it with the under-investment in human capital? Are people so eager to work in fashion that they think they are making you a favour by letting you in this "secret world" and that you should be grateful no matter what the conditions?
Well I can say I work in fashion, but I cannot afford fashion anymore: so what is the trade-off? I think it is a very long quest to get up there and I ain't sure it is worth it...I'd rather be able to afford the beautiful shoes I've seen yesterday and keep on using fashion as my favourite mean of expression.
