Haven't posted much lately. There's just so much going on in my head that I don't know how to write it out.
I went for a counselling session last week which was great. One huge issue for me that I've struggled with for a long time is my career. Or lack thereof. I ended up doing office work way back when...and have never done anything differently. Like I said to J awhile back, it feels like a soul-sucking job to me. It's not something that makes me happy, never has and I've realized never will. So...the question is - what DO i want to do? I so envy those people that are in their dream jobs and know what they want to do. For a long time I had thought that it wasn't worth it for me to pursue any kind of career because Ii was going to get pregnant and I wanted to be able to stay at home, so it would just be a waste of time and money. But 6 years later, I'm realizing that maybe this is something that I need to do. So that I at least have some control over something in my life. Because goodness knows I have no control over the fertiliy side of things.
So I'm going to go for career counselling and find out what I should be doing. It's funny, I thought by the time I turned 30 I would have life at least somewhat figured out. That I'd know my direction, that I'd know what I wanted to do. And here I am a few months past with seemingly less of an idea than ever before. Life never quite turns out the way you thought it would hey?
Life doesn't turn out the way you thought, your right. I have a degree, but it's hard to get a job in so I am sorta on square one again myself. I hope the career counseling helps!
ReplyDeleteWow, you just described my work situation to a tee. I do it because I am good at it, but it's not a "career" to me. Good luck on us both finding what makes us happy.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was so excited to quit my job this summer, when I was supposed to have given birth.
ReplyDeleteStill have the job...don't have the baby.
Glad you had a good counselling session!
Life just happens when we're making (or trying to make) other plans!
ReplyDeleteAll I wanted to be when I was a kid was a mom. That was going to be my 'career.' I'm stuck in a job I'm not thrilled with until my mommy career opportunity is available. And I can't even imagine trying to figure out a new career right now because I have no idea what I want to do.
I hope you can find your new career!! Can't wait to see what it'll be!
When we moved here 4 years ago I took a PT office job so that when I got pregnant I could work a few days and be home a few days. My PT job turned into a FT job but not in something I want to do long term. I'm starting to wonder if I should start looking for something that I really enjoy doing!
ReplyDeleteHope your counseling session is helpful.
I like my job, and here I am doing the same thing you are, looking at career counselling! Just don't forget the flip side of "soul-sucking" is having your "profession become your obsession"! I'm glad the counselling helped. I know just to talk and get things out can make a huge difference. Hope your weekend is good!
ReplyDeleteSo very true. I am like you - I never thought much of a career because all I wanted to do was stay home and raise my children. Wishing you lots of luck with the therapy and career counseling! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck ! I hope you find out what you really want to do !
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Good luck with your career counseling. I really hope you find what you are looking for!
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I'm nearly 50 and am still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up, LOL! But that's great that you're going to the career counselor. I never did that and am still sitting in an office chair.
ReplyDeleteI have begun a new self-taught path in Internet Marketing and it's fun to learn new things. I'm not doing it for the work or career part but hopefully for the free lifestyle it can bring. (In other words, I'm hoping it will get me OUT of that chair, LOL!)
Best wishes on your soon-to-be new career!
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You will find the job that is right for you. I don't think it matters that you haven't yet - it will happen!
ReplyDeleteFrustrating but no, it doesn't usually turn out the way you thought it would. Good luck with the career counseling.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are making a decision towards finding where your true happiness lays. Life is too short to be stuck in a rut, and feeling unfulfilled. Best of luck with your career counselling!!
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