Before I entered graduate studies at Princeton in the Department of Religion, I earned a master’s degree in political science and an M.Div. degree from a Presbyterian theological seminary, so I was qualified to work as a minister or as a teacher or in some other related field.  Following graduation from PU, I worked as a director of a rural ecumenical ministry, as an associate pastor in two large Presbyterian congregations and started a new suburban church. I served one year as a part-time adjunct professor on faculty of a small Midwestern church-related college. My major work was as editor/CEO of the independent Presbyterian church news publication for 15 years, from which I retired. At the time I completed the Ph.D. degree in 1975, religion jobs were very hard to find. To survey the possibilities I wrote every Presbyterian-related college and university and seminary in the United States. I included a return self-addressed post card. I received responses from many along with many expressions of gratitude for facilitating the response. There were no openings. So I took the one job that was offered – the ecumenical ministry. Along the way I have had opportunities to write, including one edited volume. As I reflect on my career which was virtually outside of academia, I conclude that I would not have chosen any other course. At each juncture when I believed it was time to move on, an unsolicited offer came to me. I had an excellent network, especially professors and fellow students in the religion program. I have had a very happy life. My advice is to be completely open to any employment possibility, to cast the net widely. Develop and use a support base consisting of people who care about you and your future. Be open to going almost anywhere.