Questions

Have you ever felt that you had more questions than answers?  Or maybe life is moving in a direction you do not like but have no control over and are just along for the ride.  That would explain the stage I am at right now.  We are coming up on the end of another fire season and I am not sure if I am ready to see it end or want it to slow down and maybe last another two to three weeks.  For those of you who have never had the pleasure of dealing with wildland fire it is an unpredictable job.  A lot like structure fire fighting without the stability of year round.  When the rain and snow (I know its Vegas we still get rain and snow, sometimes...) the seaon is done.  I work for a district that is one of the few that will try to find something for you to do for the 6 months we cannot work with the exception of a mandatory 2 week lay off around Christmas, but this year isn't looking so great.  I have a scant two weeks left and have not gotten a confirmation that I am actually going to have a winter job.  Its one of those million questions I have.  Do I or Do I NOT have a winter job and if not when will you tell me so I can start putting in applications elsewhere so I can gasp...pay off the ridiculous amount of student loans I have, support my child, and keep a roof over our heads and food on the table.  So what is a girl to do.  I have thought about freelancing however they all tell me you need more experience before we will even give your portfolio a look.  So tell me oh hi and mighty job interviewer possible freelance gig...how am I suppose to get mor experience if no one will give me a chance.  I can just imagine how many people out there are saying the same thing.  So please share you stories and who knows maybe just maybe someone will run across it and say hey I will give you a chance just show me what you can do.