Recently, i've been evaluating my life and wondering what exactly am I doing with myself. I'm 26, i've been out of high school for nine years, and I have three college degrees. For some reason (partly the economy that everyone seems to blame everything on), I work in a retail establishment not enjoying my job or any time spent doing any job related thinking. When I think about that, I ask myself "What am I doing here?"
I've always known that I want to work in some professional capacity with an office but I just can't seem to narrow down exactly what I want to do. I find myself wondering if I should take a job that I never really saw myself doing and hope for the best or if I should stick it out and hope that I do encounter my dream job. Considering the current job market and the fact I would like to move out of my parent's house (again), i'm thinking I may have to go for the less-than-perfect-for-me kind of job.
On the contrary to that thought process, I sometimes wonder if i'm just supposed to be in the trenches right now, making connections and relationships to eventually start my own business(es). Maybe i'm supposed to remain somewhat available so that when the perfect opportunity comes floating by, I can jump on it without a second thought. Good things come to those who wait but better things come to those who hustle. I like good things and I don't like relying on other people for anything so maybe I will have to swallow my pride and become a big girl. Now, where the hell do I start?
Be strategic. It's ok to take a job that is less than you want, but ensure it gets you the networking opportuntiies to take you somewhere else or it gives you job experience that you need to build a resume. Don't just take a job to take one or because it's safe. This often leads to people being trapped in dead end jobs and pure misery. I think you are in a good place to be selective, because you don't appear to live outside of your means. This is wise and even if you land a better job don't fall into this trap. Have you considered taking a career assessment?
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