Carolyn CordonWhat I Want to do When I Grow Up
August 24th 2009 22:33
I may have finally found what I want to do when I grow up. It's only taken me 46 years, but at last, I am doing something positive about getting a job that will satisfy my needs for a meaningful career.
I have worked in the Public Service, which came close to what I want, but in a way far too structured for my creative self. I have worked in the Pet Food Industry which was interesting enough and had elements of what I want, but also some elements that felt wrong to me.
It felt like I would never get the kind of job that would work for me. And then the opportunity came up for further schooling, paid for by the government, and I decided to give it a go.
Now, three weeks after I began doing a Certificate IV at TAFE, I am learning things that have direct relevance to what I want to do, and I'm loving learning!
Of course, it is impacting on my online time - I have to do homework! - but my online time is not how I want to earn a living. Little bits of money are welcome of course, but proper pay the bills easily type earning is not going to happen for me online.
I like meeting and greeting with people too much to be able to give my online career the time and effort required for real money. But once I have my Cert IV I can pick and choose the jobs that interest me. The qualification opens up many different kinds of jobs. Working with Youth, the mentally ill, the elderly. Working in the community, in institutions, in Councils, lots of different options.
I'm excited!
I have worked in the Public Service, which came close to what I want, but in a way far too structured for my creative self. I have worked in the Pet Food Industry which was interesting enough and had elements of what I want, but also some elements that felt wrong to me.
It felt like I would never get the kind of job that would work for me. And then the opportunity came up for further schooling, paid for by the government, and I decided to give it a go.
Now, three weeks after I began doing a Certificate IV at TAFE, I am learning things that have direct relevance to what I want to do, and I'm loving learning!
Of course, it is impacting on my online time - I have to do homework! - but my online time is not how I want to earn a living. Little bits of money are welcome of course, but proper pay the bills easily type earning is not going to happen for me online.
I like meeting and greeting with people too much to be able to give my online career the time and effort required for real money. But once I have my Cert IV I can pick and choose the jobs that interest me. The qualification opens up many different kinds of jobs. Working with Youth, the mentally ill, the elderly. Working in the community, in institutions, in Councils, lots of different options.
I'm excited!
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Trying everything is part of the fun - by the time I decide I guess it will be time to retire.
Good on ya mate - not all of us ever get the chance or the inclination.
Comment by Carolyn Cordon
Light Within
How do You Express Your Creativity?
Food Leaf
It's mental illness on Monday, Tuesday is multicultural relations, Wednesday I facilitate co-operative behaviour, Thursday is planning and conducting workshops and on Friday I go to the Adelaide Central Market and see the whole thing in action.
Lots of fun.
Comment by Janet Collins
Acceptable Etiquette
The Social Critic
Janet Collins Blog
Go for it.
Comment by Carolyn Cordon
Light Within
How do You Express Your Creativity?
Food Leaf
I mean spending too much time on the internet, I don't mean what you thought, you naughty person!