subject: I need to Find a Career - StudentScholarships.org [print this page] Author: Drew Backley Author: Drew Backley
A large part of almost everyone's life consists of work and it bestows upon many feelings of self worth and value. It determines how others view you as well. I learned how important the right career is through first hand experience. After completing an Associates Degree six years ago, I found myself unsure of what path I wanted to take. I had no work experience and little life experience. Working those first few years I met many different people. Some were not much older than I and earned twice the salary that I earned. They had worked hard to get where they were and you could see the confidence that it gave them. I also met people much older than I was in positions equivalent to mine. Many were dissatisfied and several told me they wished they had made different choices. I met those who were burned out and hated their jobs. They dreaded coming to work every day. Then there were those for whom work was satisfying. They did their jobs well and with a smile.
On a personal level I knew that I felt unfulfilled. I didn't hate my job, but I was indifferent. I went to work every day simply for the money. It took up a significant amount of my time and I never had a feeling of accomplishment. I decided to get a new job and soon ran into the same problem. It began to occur to me that I needed to find a career, not just a job. I wanted a career that would help me to feel good about myself and what I was doing. I wanted a position that would make use of all of my talents, bringing out the best in me.
I began doing some research and came to the conclusion that perhaps a career in accounting would be a good fit. I am very organized, love numbers and was always known as a good critical thinker. I acquired a position at a retail store as an accounting assistant and immediately knew that it was for me. Four years later, finding that I had hit the proverbial glass ceiling, I went back to school to get a degree in accounting. I am still in my first year, but already I feel completely changed. I no longer feel that I am treading water and lacking a sufficient education.
Discovering what I want to do with my career, I am taking the steps to achieve my goals. I have a tremendous feeling of satisfaction and relief that I am making changes now that will lead to a happy and fulfilled life. The confidence within myself that I have gained will help to make me successful because it shows. It took hard work to find my niche, but I have already reaped the benefits. I believe that a career path is the most important choice to make in life because so much of people's identity is connected with their career. It is part of who you are and to make a wrong choice, or worse, not to make a choice at all, is the worst mistake that you can make.About the Author:
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