Hot Glass Artist
(Female, Age 42) from Duluth, GA
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Hot Glass Artist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $40,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 30 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Duluth, GA |
| Years Experience | 6 yrs |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I am selfemployed and havea small studio where I produce various works of glass art from flat glass (kiln formed) to free hand pieces over the torch. A lot of my final pieces are made into jewelry by myself and others.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I am responsible for all aspects of my company’s running. I order the supplies and equipment, maintain the cleanliness of my studio as well as the equipment. I also take care that the studio is within NIOSH guidelines.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
all benefits like these are through my spouses job
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I am mostly working by myself exceptwhen I am at a show (art show or crafts show) and I take an employee with me. I would prefer to have employees but the company just doesn’t support any other employees but me rght now.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I simply don’thave any coworkers.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 5
Benefits: 4
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 8
Job Title: 6
Level of Responsibility: 1
The Actual Work: 2
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | sleeping |
| 8am to 9am | Into studio, turn on lights, start kiln ramping up, make sure all glass is clean and set out tools and glss for that day. Open gas lines to torch. |
| 9am to 10am | Turn on music, start to melt glass. Doing some planed projects as well as doing some experimentation in things that might sell well in upcoming show.s |
| 10am to 11am | Still at the bench being creative. |
| 11am to 12pm | Still at the bench beaing creative. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Clean up, make sure all works dne are in kiln. Clean up work area. Sweet, etc. Glass is very messy. |
| 1pm to 2pm | Eat lunch. |
| 2pm to 3pm | Goout to various vendors and other stores around the city trying to get work on commission work or have them buy my work outright. |
| 3pm to 4pm | same as above |
| 4pm to 5pm | Head back home, crack kiln and relax. |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I grew into it out of other art projects I was workign on.
What was the application process?
No, you decide you are going to do it and you start to network with others, attend classes, cold sell galleries
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
No, nointerview.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
I did.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
I trained under several other beadmakers or a period of manyyears. From them I learned safety techniques both for beading and building a studio.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
No, not really. A career in art isn’t like a regular job… but there are many books for self employes now.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
na
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Take classes in the glass industry and try to get apprenticed to a beader.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Organizational skills are very important because there are so many colors/types of glass that we need to know about. Artistic talent is a definitely plus and to be able to be creative and make mistakes as well.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
High school educatiaon, emphasis on chemistry
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Be safe, know your environment and have all the safety gear you need to performyour job.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Self employed
What are your current career goals?
I want to move up into making paperweights and larger pieces ofstructural glas.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | writer | 3 years | 20k | I wrote 2 columns for a local paper for 3 years. |
| Prior Job 2 | Legal Secretary | 5 years | 28k | Preparing lawsuits and pleadings for attorneys and their clients. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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