Jill of all Trades
While I am a senior with my graduation only months away, I feel that I am still not 100% sure what my future holds. I'm not even sure where my career path will take me 6 months from now. I am just hoping for a paid job that I will gain experience or have the ability to move up in the company over time. I find myself surrounded by other seniors and new college graduates who seem to have easily found a job in their field, or are very sure of their path. I do not let this discourage me because I know that the average American changes jobs 3-4 times during their lifetime. I look at my mother as an example of this. She has been a waitress, small business owner, 911 operator and now a real estate agent. Although she has been successful in these jobs, and claims she never got bored, just that a new opportunity presented itself and she took advantage of it. My dad on the other hand has been a production planner ever since he graduated college and although has moved from one company or branch to another, his job description and title have remained relatively the same for almost 30 years. I feel that no matter what life holds, I will always remember that a job is just a job and a means of income. It would be great to hold a position that fulfills my aspirations in life, but I may have to work for years to get to that point.Posted by Suzanne on 6/11/2009 04:28:00 AM
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I think that the dichotomy of your parents' work experiences shows that really, anything is possible when it comes to career paths. There are plenty of people who enjoy the stability of doing the same thing or similar jobs for decades of their lives. On the contrary, there are plenty of others who find pleasure in the challenge of learning a new job every few years. Either way, it's comforting to know that both types of people can live happy lives in their respective jobs.