Hmmm… So what do I really want to do?

I remember first going to college and thinking “hmmm… I’d like to be a pediatrician.”  But, I was not here for the math and science on top of science but I had a love of reading and writing at this point - an English major it is - and I thought “I’d love to teach English at the college level.” 

Having found work in the workforce development field, I also grew to have a sincere interest in assisting various groups with career assistance, job development, and project management under federally funded grants.  My degree, now, would enable me to again utilize my reading, writing and research to develop and administer programs based on teaching, advising, and establishing career paths and opportunities for program participants.  I worked my way up to Director of programs over a large city, servicing the targeted group, and overseeing 4 centers.  But, I began to ask myself, “am I happy with this job?”  Because yes, although I loved the intent of the programs, it all became too much like a job, like work, not a career, if that makes sense.   “Do I really want to do this?”

Fast forward to 2015 and I must say that the path I have taken has allowed me to meet and be inspired by so many who have found themselves with baskets of lemons but have also gone on to make lemonade (or martini lemon drops… your pick J ).  This also brings me to pick up an oldie but very relative read about addressing the changes that come your way in life and at work.  We don’t like the changes we’re faced with but learning and growing from them may not be such a bad thing. 

Still, I believe inspiration to be the best you possible can be found in the smallest of things.  Career Savvy was born from my sincere interest in career, professional and personal development.  It was not easy to find especially when another dream of mine is to work for myself.  But, it’s coming together and what I really want to do seems to be crystal clear.

Still on the fence?  Career assessments are good measures of answering questions about your career and personal goals that may lead you toward what you truly may have a calling for.  Some ask for payment for more detailed results following the survey, but the questions you will ask yourself are worth exploring if nothing else. 

Why not check it out?  It’s a start!