1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Owner/professional glass worker do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Art
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What is your job title?
Owner/professional glass worker
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
My company is a very small, home based company. I deal strictly with making art glass and selling art glass on eBay, through my web site, and through email orders. I also do some glass work to donate for charitable causes.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
4 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
25-30
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am the owner, professional glass worker, and only employee of my company. I make the art glass ( mainly beads and fused glass cabs ) and deal with all customer service personally. I deal with the sales, packaging and shipping, and stocking also. I also handle any donation forms.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
22,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
22000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
Simply the satisfaction of creating art that will last for several lifetimes.
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
For the time I put in I feel I am well compensated.
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I do work with others to an extent. I do little face to face dealings. Most of it is just dealing with people online to either order supplies or to take orders. I have only dealt with someone face to face once in 4 years. I am a social person, but dealing with people online saves a lot of time, which works best for me.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work out of my home. I love this because I don't have to be at work at a certain time. I work when my oldest is at school and my youngest is napping or playing with her dad. This is great because it doesn't interfere with my job as being a mom, which is my most important job.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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1 Income
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4 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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2 Hours
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6 Level of responsibility
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3 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
If they wanted to be someone's employee, it would be best to be near a art-minded city. They'd need to find a glass art expert that was looking for an apprentice. If theywanted to work for themself they would need to first have the funds for equipment, books, lessons, and supplies.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Social skills are always good, but you can always hire someone to sell for you if social skills are lacking. I've yet to meet a glass worker who was organized. A steady hand is a must lest you like ugly glass... and injuries. A creative mind is priceless and can earn you big money. New styles equal big income.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You don't need an eductaion is terms of schooling, but either self teaching or attending day classes is a must.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Keep imagining. Imagine how colors would look together and how certain elements might change that look. The best paid glass artists never stop dreaming.
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