Looking for a Job?

As I was listening to Air1 this morning (whilst PACKING), I heard an interesting news headline concerning job security in the current economic market. It perked my interest. Apparently, there are three "markets" if you will, that are still hiring people.
Now, I would love to finish this blog, but first, I will write in true journalistic inverted pyramid fashion.
Some of you may be privy to my current schooling situation. If not, this is pretty much how it goes:

• I want to go to cosmetology school.
• I am already more than halfway done with my degree at Washburn.
• I don't need a degree at Washburn.
• I will finish my degree, and then go to cosmetology school.

Some would argue this is not in fact accurate, and that the following clause should also be added between the third and fourth bullets:

• My parents want me to get a degree.

Though I am ashamed that this is in fact an important piece of the puzzle, it does seem to make more sense with that piece present. Anyway, the main point is I want to go to cosmetology school. Some people that I have discussed this option with are seemingly unimpressed with my desire to follow my heart, do something I love, enjoy my life, etc. In fact, when most people (of the generation before) ask me what I want to do when I finish school, I answer "I'd like to go to cosmetology school." A few of the not-so-encouraging responses I have received are:

• "At least you'll have your degree to fall back on."
• "Hmm.. so, don't people usually drop out of high school to do that?"
• "I didn't think you'd enjoy that once you figured out what type of people usually do that."

Awesome, huh? Well, now that you can see the scope of the whole ordeal, I can go on with my news story.
Apparently, the three markets that are still hiring and have good job security are: Finance, Animal Fostering, and COSMETOLOGY! Step back people. It seems as though not only is my heart screaming with desire for this career path, but the economy is, too. So if any of you are reading and are the ones who made these comments, feel free to take your foot out of your mouth now. I'm not an 'I told you so' type of person...