I work at Renaissance Faires. That probably sounds crazy to most people, but to my small subculture, it’s the best life possible.
I travel around the country with fellow artisans and performers, sleeping in tents and enjoying the simple life. We chat, drink, and have sex at night, and during the days, we perform traditional handicrafts. I’m a leather worker, which means I make clothing, belts, and accessories and sell them to drunk Faire visitors. Depending on weather, attendance, and a host of other factors, the job can either be tremendously rewarding or very stressful.
The great part about the Ren Faire life is the chance to meet new people while abandoning some of the social norms that constrain us. I used to work in admin before I got into the Faire life, and I was utterly miserable as an office... Read More
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