Doomed for Retail?

I'm about a week away from flirting with the pizza man for free slices. I see the way he looks at me, I know I could do it. It's proving to be quite difficult to find a non-film job when you have a resume stacked with film experience. I suppose they all assume that as soon as I get a call for film work I'll be quitting to go back to the glamour of film. Yeah right.

I've stated very clearly in my cover letters that I am leaving the film industry and I've still only gotten three interviews. Maybe they can't fathom what kind of skills I may have honed chasing after actors all day long. Maybe I am doomed to a life of retail. Catering to the delicate egos of actors does put me in a good position to deal with the demands of customers. But dammit I don't want to!

For my next attempt I've tried a new approach. Along with my resume and cover letter, I've attached a short story. It's the story of me, my writing and why I want the job for which I've applied. I'm sure alot of employers will read it and ask themselves "Who is this clown?" But I'm not going to worry about it. An employer who responds to the story is more likely the type of employer I'm interested in working for. It's a good story too. It's kind of like a kids story.

I've actually only handed out one resume with the story. I'm quite certain about what I want my day job to be, I just don't have any experience in the field. I just think being a baker would be perfect. Waking up before sunrise and being home before lunch are two big bonuses. Add on the meditative work of baking, the working with my hands, the not sitting at a computer so I can do it when I get home before lunch to write the afternoon away. Top it all off with the yummy smells and treats to be made. I just love making things. Having something to show for your time spent like a script, a piece of art, or loaves of bread and trays of croissants is mmmmmmm.....satisfaction.