Careers and leisure, it is, what
life is about. My career choices through life have been based on my passions. I
can honestly say that I have only held 2 jobs in my life that I was not
passionate about. I tried to find passion in those as well, but other than
finding small triumphs to get me through, I was never passionate. Regardless, I
have always carried an excellent work ethic. I believe my genuine enjoyment of
my work plays a large part in this. My leisure and career time often blend
harmoniously.
I have been fortunate to have many
job opportunities before and through the years as I have been simultaneously
raising my children. All of these experiences have opened up doors to other
exciting revelations about myself and careers. At each stage of my life I have
followed my heart, my instincts and my interests. My resume may look like I
have multiple personalities, but I have personally learned and grown from each
of these roles. I couldn’t agree more to the Coreys’ (2010) advice that career
seekers should choose a broad field to enter in order to gain experience and
open doors of opportunity. Closing one’s self off to the many possibilities limits
potential and creativity, two essential elements in today’s career forecast.
I have taken the Holland SDS
multiple times and I often return with similar results (AIS). Though, I believe that my answers change with the time
spent in the various roles I play. I recall the Holland SDS administered in
High School landed me in the Realistic, Investigative, Artistic types. This of
course, brought me the good news that I would enjoy the outdoorsy life of a
refuse collector. This is why I believe that High School Students debunk these
tests as being outdated and un-relatable. These days careers and their required
skills are changing very quickly. It is exciting to think that there will be
careers developed in the next few years that are beyond the scope of our
imaginations. How do you follow career trends in a world of constant motion? Promote
flexibility.
I would give to any upcoming
graduate, my daughter included- this bit of advice. Take your time to develop
your interests, explore what the world has to offer and open every door. You
never know where experiences will lead you. As long as you have an
understanding of your values, you can make any decision with honor. Life is
yours to create, enjoy every step.
I do not have the same goals I did
when I was at the end of my high school career or even after college or beyond;
but I am on the same path. As my life experiences add up, I gain new insights
and learn about many things I didn’t even know I didn’t know about. Change is
inevitable. We must prepare ourselves and the future generations to be
resilient in the face of such uncertainty.
Corey, G., & Corey, M.S. (2010). I never knew I had a
choice: Explorations in personal
growth (9th ed.). Belmont, California: Thompson
Brooks/Cole. ISBN: 9780495602293.
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