....and I'm here on work experience at Optician for one week in an attempt to kick-start a career in journalism by picking up a few hints and tips that could help me to a long and successful career (I'm trying to be optimistic!)
I am currently studying magazine journalism in Portsmouth after two years as an optical assistant in Specsavers, Camberley where I learnt a lot about an industry that If I am honest, is far more interesting and challenging than I thought it would be. The company was great for staff training and I passed an Ophthalmic Dispensing Assistant diploma through Anglia Ruskin University.
I've now decided to give a profession a go that I've always wanted to do but if anyone sees a young looking blonde kid back at the Camberley branch you'll know things haven't gone quite the way I planned.
(below: I'm third on the right at the Specsavers Camberley & Farnham Christmas party with staff of both stores including directors Lateef Iqbal and Stuart Olley. Social events played a big part in team building and motivation during my time there.)
