Charlie O'Hay
Jess
Jess is actually a veterinary tech and a dolphin trainer. At least she was back in Corpus Christi. Finding work in Philly has been difficult, she says, because places like the Camden Aquarium require certification, which she doesn't have.
Last week an acquaintance who'd asked for a place to stay ended up robbing her. She starts a new job next week (as a historical tour guide), but until then, panhandles for food money.
Welcome to hard luck Philly.
[UPDATE Mar 5, 2012: The job didn't come thru. She's still looking. But for now, still panhandling.]
[UPDATE Sep 16, 2012: A commenter tells me Jess has found full-time work as a veterinary tech.]
Jess
Jess is actually a veterinary tech and a dolphin trainer. At least she was back in Corpus Christi. Finding work in Philly has been difficult, she says, because places like the Camden Aquarium require certification, which she doesn't have.
Last week an acquaintance who'd asked for a place to stay ended up robbing her. She starts a new job next week (as a historical tour guide), but until then, panhandles for food money.
Welcome to hard luck Philly.
[UPDATE Mar 5, 2012: The job didn't come thru. She's still looking. But for now, still panhandling.]
[UPDATE Sep 16, 2012: A commenter tells me Jess has found full-time work as a veterinary tech.]