I was applying to UN and Greenpeace today for a job.
Then I had Chinese for lunch and my fortune cookie said “Today brings out the performer and humanitarian in you.” Think it’s trying to tell me something?
I’ve also been thinking about becoming a NGO photographer and travel all over the world photographing people, their cultures. But the problem is, I can’t even afford to become one. It’s mostly volunteer work and you don’t really get reimbursed for your expenses depending on the organization.
I hate how a lot of workplaces ask for 3 references. I don’t really have any references, a lot of work I’ve done was volunteer. I really need a real workplace experience. Photographers don’t really get that opportunity, most of time we just do our own work and travel. I need to somehow find a way to put my foot in the door and shove the door wide open to many opportunities and a bright future.
