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If I was to change careers, which career do you think would suite me? by: Robert Swetz

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June 18, 2009 02:32 PM

If I was to change careers, which career do you think would suite me? by: Robert Swetz

I have had several different career changes on my mind that I would like to share with everyone. And for everyone that knows me through the AR network, I would like some of your opinions!

I have been thinking of a possible career change in the distant future and it would have to do with photography of course. Here are some of my ideas for careers that I would be interested in.

And remember when giving your opinions, (high salary) is not very important to me it's loving what I do for work!

1) Photographer for a Travel magazine: Taking photographs of places I have traveled and writing and displaying photographs of places around the world.

2) Photo Journalist: Taking photographs of news, places, sports, etc., for newspapers and television.

3) Criminal Surveillance Photographer: Taking photographs of persons under surveillance.

These are just a few ideas that have ran across my mind in the last couple of years. As I was writing this post I thought it might be very interesting to publish my own travel magazine with photographs and stories of places I have traveled.

If I was to publish my own travel magazine would any of my friends be interested in reading & viewing it?

Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob)

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Karen Monsour

Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL

REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

I'm going with #2...why, you asked...#1...you are much more confident as a photographer than a writer. #3. I think you would get bored with this...I know some undercover guys and I think you would get tired of this quick...I think you would be outstanding at #2... :-) Known you a while...

Jun 18, 2009 02:43 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Karen- I really like your answer and you have known me a while and it's been a pleasure.

I also think #2 would be a good job for me because there is some excitement and ever changing situations! I have been told by friends and family that I would be very god at it.

Jun 18, 2009 02:52 PM

Andrew Haslett

Van Warren Home Inspections, NAHI CRI - Fort Knox, KY

Heartland of Kentuckynulls, Best Home Inspector

Robert, what about weddings? bar mitzvahs? graduations? anniversaries? ....

I've not been with AR long, so don't have the history that longer-time ARs have. What I have gleaned thus far, I would go with #2.

Jun 18, 2009 02:59 PM

Jenny Kotulak

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON

Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

I have another suggestion - Have you heard of Steve Uzzell ? He is an amazing photographer and also a speaker. I saw his Open Roads - Open Minds seminar at a conference last year. It was the neatest seminar.

The lights were turned off and his photos were shown on a screen with his commentary. He has done stuff for National Geographic, commercial photo shoots, and he loves taking photos of trucks and being on the road.

I think you should do the same thing!!!!

Jun 18, 2009 03:02 PM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

VB, I am with the others, I say #2, that is of course unless you get a partner who prefers to write, then you could open your travel magazine. You always go to some very interesting places after all!

Jun 18, 2009 03:03 PM

Donne Knudsen

Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA

CalState Realty Services

Rob - as soon as I saw your title (before reading your post), photographer was definitely the most obvious profession. While I think you would be wonderful at #1, I think you would get bored with #3 so, I'm going to agree with Karen and say #2.

Jun 18, 2009 04:00 PM

Ryan Shaughnessy

PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO

Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Travel magazine - your photos capture the feel of the areas... plus I think you like to explore new places...

Jun 19, 2009 01:21 AM

I would like to thank every one for their comments and your comments are very important to me. If for any reason you ask me a question in your comment and I do not come back with a reply to your comment please send me a email.

I write about so many different things and post so many photographs that I lose track. It's very important to me to interact with Activerain Members when they are commenting on my posts!

Once again thanks for your comments and "Have a wonderful day"

Sep 08, 2009 03:21 PM

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