Careers Angel Profile: Ian Harris
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| Name | Ian Harris |
|---|---|
| Email Address | info@ianharris.org.uk |
| Industries/Sectors | Arts; Self Employed |
| Employer | Self Employed |
| Position | Actor |
| Experience | 25-30 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Economics (graduated in 1991) |
| Other Qualifications | Postgraduate Diploma in Acting at Arts Educational Drama School |
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| Information | I left Grey with ambitions to work in a variety of fields from Journalism to Politics. Job prospects in 1991 were as tricky as they are today. I found myself working as a Secretarial Temp across London, tried out a variety of things before stumbling into being a freelance Economist. Meanwhile I trained as an actor, gaining all the experience I could. I could have pursued a highly lucrative career as an Economic Consultant but doggedly pursued a desire to be an actor and that is how I now make a living. It's a financially precarious profession, but I am lucky enough to do a job that I love. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | No regrets - they're a waste of time. Keep thinking creatively about what you enjoy, what makes you tick - and remember these things may well change over time. |