Playwright
Restaurant Manager
Literary Manager
Photographer
Craft Service monkey
Youth Commercial Acting Instructor
Survey Administrator
Census Taker
Editor
Social Media Manager
Events Coordinator
Math Tutor
Adjunct Faculty member
Producer
Director
Adjunct Faculty member
Independent Acting/Writing Instructor
Adjunct Faculty Member
Freelance Writer
It’s been nearly 6 years since I graduated with my MFA in Playwriting and I’ve yet to land a permanent job of any kind. On one hand, this sort of lifestyle has afforded me the kind of creative flexibility that I crave. On the other, well, a girl can only eat so many cans of Spaghettios.
I’ve been thinking a lot about my path at present because I currently find myself on the job hunt again – this time in Texas! – and I’m contemplating applying for a 9-5 desk job even though I know it will greatly detract from my writing time. I’m kind of tired of the never-shrinking stack of bills on my desk. I’m kind of tired of putting off things like planning our wedding and talking about babies because I can’t afford it.
But I’m curious what ya’ll do to stay afloat. Ideas? Tips? Anyone else out there feel like a jack of all trades but a master of none? I look at the list of jobs I’ve held since graduation and it makes my head spin. No wonder I’m tired! I’ve never held fewer than two jobs at once, and for the last three years I’ve been juggling at least three.
What’s a lady playwright supposed to do?
~Tiffany Antone
