Corporate.

        When I first chose my major (Public Relations), I did a little research. I had always loved the field, but I wanted to gain a tad bit more knowledge about it. Through that research, I had noticed that most people in this field end up working for large PR firms in corporate offices. I literally burst into tears.  Are you serious? So are you trying to tell me I'm going to be in a damn business suit every day, kissing up to head executives, and having impersonal relationships with my...oh, i mean "our" clients?  All for my love of Public Relations? Not happening! I just can't do it. 
        I've never seen myself as that 9-5, uptight, stuffy corporate office type of person. I am a very free individual and the "rules" in the corporate world just don't fit the bill for me.  The thought of being trapped in that type of atmosphere is beyond terrifying. 
        I love the thought of being a publicist (in which i will be this time next year!), being able to interact with my client on a personal, face-to-face basis in order to effectively meet their individual needs, and even being able to have a close bond with my co-workers so that we can effectively work as a team when necessary.   My aim is to eventually work (happily) at a boutique PR agency focused on the entertainment industry, freelance if possible, and later start my own boutique PR agency. I am beyond willing to do all of the hard work, but my work environment cannot, I repeat, CANNOT  be "corporate". If starting my own business is what it takes to do so, I am more than ready to take on that task.


My questions: What are your feelings about working in the corporate world? What is your ideal working environment? Oh, and what is your major/occupation?