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Reconnecting Just to Ask for a Job

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Fred writes in about reconnecting with an old boss: So, a field producer I worked for a couple years ago (I was a PA) recently

Getting Hired as Local Crew

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Deborah writes in about getting hired as local crew: I emailed the 1st AD of a tv show that will be filming in [my city]

Fired for Doing the Right Thing

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I had planned to write an entirely different post today, until I saw this comment from Pete on an old post: I was just fired

Making the Jump

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Andrew writes in: I’ve recently (a month ago) started reading your blog and I’ve got to say it is awesome! It’s such a great resource

Let Me Get Back To You

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There’s certain key phrases every PA should know: “Yes.” (Except when the answer is No.) “It won’t happen again.” “It’s Thursday. Yes, payroll checks are

You Can’t Beat Stupid

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Some days, I’ll read a script that’s inspiringly good. “This is how I want to write,” I think to myself. “This well-crafted story, these original