"I couldn't do anything. I'd work in a department store for a couple of weeks, but I couldn't hack it. I couldn't even type! I had no skills whatsoever outside of show business"
- Helen Reddy
About this Quote
This quote by Helen Reddy speaks with the difficulty of transitioning from a career in program company to a profession in a more traditional field. She discovered that she was not able to discover success in a job outside of show service, as she had no abilities that would apply to a job in a department store. She was unable to even type, which is a standard skill that is needed for lots of jobs. This quote speaks to the problem of transitioning from one career to another, and the importance of having the right skills for the task. It also speaks with the significance of having a great support system, as it can be challenging to shift to a new career without the right resources.
This quote is written / told by Helen Reddy somewhere between October 25, 1941 and today. She was a famous Actress from Australia.
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