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The first thing they told me when I started my certificate program for event and meeting planning was DO NOT DO WEDDINGS unless you have an EXTREME amount of patience... and we weren't learning about wedding planning at all in these classes.
I like event planning. But I think you are better off planning fundraisers, special events, charity galas etc. I am trying to do that stuff. But it IS a lot of work. You can still manage to get angry people at your events and dealing with angry people while you've been on your feet for 12 hours... it takes a certain skill.
And it's not an easy field to get into... even if you planned XYZ philanthropy (believe me I've tried.)
I couldn't deal with Bridezilla and her mother to save my life. But some people can... not for me though.
What I'm doing now is volunteering for various non profits that have special events. That way I get offsite experience and meet people in the industry. I'll be helping getting sponsors for a telethon in a little bit.
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