Carol Reed
In Memoriam
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- Coolidge, AZ
Friday I met with a local custom woodworking shop to consult with them about a design for the chapel here at the seminary. I am to do the design.
In the course of conversation, I got offered a job designing custom furniture for this shop. Next semester I might be able to do that part-time. But what should I ask my way of compensation? They will ask what I would want, I know. But I have no idea what this kind of work is worth.
I am AutoCAD literate, along with Excel and Word, of course. I also have experience programming for CNC work. Picking up a new machine language would not be problematic. I also have people skills helpful to solicit exactly what the customer has in mind.
Further, next spring, after I graduate from here, I will be looking for part-time work that I can do from my own computers from a distance. Having this recent work experience would be helpful.
So what is this kind of work worth? Next summer I would think to search out custom shops and float a resume by them. Any ideas along these lines would be welcome.
The reason for this, is that country preachers don't make any money to speak of, and I am unfortunately, addicted to eating, like sleeping under a roof, and society demands appropriate clothing, not to mention the ravishes of weather demanding some sort of protection. )
Then there is money needed for utilities, gas, wheels (2 and 4), wood, tools, etc. But I digress....
In the course of conversation, I got offered a job designing custom furniture for this shop. Next semester I might be able to do that part-time. But what should I ask my way of compensation? They will ask what I would want, I know. But I have no idea what this kind of work is worth.
I am AutoCAD literate, along with Excel and Word, of course. I also have experience programming for CNC work. Picking up a new machine language would not be problematic. I also have people skills helpful to solicit exactly what the customer has in mind.
Further, next spring, after I graduate from here, I will be looking for part-time work that I can do from my own computers from a distance. Having this recent work experience would be helpful.
So what is this kind of work worth? Next summer I would think to search out custom shops and float a resume by them. Any ideas along these lines would be welcome.
The reason for this, is that country preachers don't make any money to speak of, and I am unfortunately, addicted to eating, like sleeping under a roof, and society demands appropriate clothing, not to mention the ravishes of weather demanding some sort of protection. )
Then there is money needed for utilities, gas, wheels (2 and 4), wood, tools, etc. But I digress....