I went to university for Hotel and Food Administration and was working at a golf course for 3 years. Since the golf course is seasonal, I started applying to hotels - thinking that was what I wanted to do. I didn't get any calls or interviews from any of the hotels I applied to. It was very upsetting. Then I applied to Lululemon Athletica and got hired! A big part of Lululemon is setting goals, so I actually sat down and wrote what I wanted in my life. Yoga came to mind immediately. I had done the energy exchange program at Moksha Yoga Square One for a year before doing my training. I worked 5 hours a week at the studio signing people in at the desk, and in exchange I got free yoga. It was a great way for me to get involved in the community and meet the teachers.
