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Adventures in career guidance

Well it's almost four months into 2010 and I still find myself unsure of what my next step in life is. I know its not exactly a race, but there are things in life that I want that seem very far away...like a home of my own, a family, and a career that I don't just tolerate everyday.

I feel like my life is pretty full in other areas...a supportive family, good friends, a church I enjoy, and a range of hobbies I can enjoy or ignore as needed. There isn't much I can do about a home of my own right now except pay off debt and save money which I am currently doing, and I am not exactly in a rush for a family of my own either though it is something I want someday. So that leaves my career as my focus for now.

I've decided to take a chance on career guidance in the hopes that it will help me make a decision on which career is a good fit for me. Once that decision is made I'm hoping the guidance counsellor will be able to help me make goals that would at least put me on the path towards being in that chosen career.

Survey Question: 

What do you think Amanda should be when she grows up?
a) A teacher
b) A writer
c) A murder mystery detective
d) Photographer
e) Historian
f) Vet
g) Nutritionist
(based on common quiz results..everything except the murder mystery detective that is)

Comments

  1. AmandaApril 5, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Hahaha no one dares to write in their opinion! I guess I can't say I blame you!

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  2. MichelleApril 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    I've meant to comment... I'm just slow. And sorry.

    I like the murder mystery detective idea! Or... Maybe you can combine all those careers into one! Someone who photographs and teaches and writes about the history of animal nutrition, while being prepared for any mysteries that arise.

    "...a range of hobbies I can enjoy or ignore as needed..." That's so important - hobbies can so easily begin to oppresively feel like just another thing to do. I'm glad your hobbies give you freedom.

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  3. AmandaApril 9, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Hahaha I love it! You've described my perfect career!

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