Box office assistant
Jenny
24
Jenny, 24, is working in the Sheffield Theatres' box office whilst studying for a postgraduate science degree. She is much happier than she was in her old part-time job.
"Buy the Sheffield Star on a Thursday"
Hometown
Worksop, now Sheffield
What do you do?
Box office assistant, Sheffield Theatres
Have you got qualifications?
10 GCSEs, 3 A-levels, a degree and I’m currently studying for MSc (a second, higher-level science degree)
Why did you start working in theatre?
I was unhappy in old job and fancied a new challenge
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher
What do you do all day?
Serving customers, selling tickets, answering enquiries in person and over the phone, cash handling and ensuring people get into shows on time
What’s the best thing about your job?
Being part of a team and getting to see the shows
And the worst?
Dealing with uncooperative customers
What’s your dream job in theatre?
Something in wardrobe or props
Got any wise words for someone who wants to be where you are now?
Buy the Sheffield Star on a Thursday
Meet box office assistant Sarah McEwan, on the Creative Choices website
