The Tour Guide

Seeking inspiration
I read books, watch relevant TV programmes, go to lectures and talk to friends.

Favourite work gizmo
My tiny fax machine and my laptop – if it was working properly. My mobile phone is becoming quite crucial for work.

The future
In 10 years I hope to be retired completely in an idyllic house by the sea.

The verdict
It can be a very rewarding job. I’m not sure if I would keep going if I could afford not to. If I had to do it all over again I might have gone in to architecture. On the whole though, I think it does make good use of my skills without being too stressful.

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