Who am I? I've played sports all through my youth and college years. Read nearly all the classics, seen many movies, . Traveled Europe. Wrote a book of poems hopefully to be published this coming fall.
Considered River Guide. Counselor. Dean of English Dept. in a University. Park Service employment. Starting my own tubing company. Coach.
Fears-
not enough time to myself like I have right now.
boss trying to mold me into someone I'm don't want to be.
Not finding a career that will cover health and benefits something we all need after college.
Not being the free spirited person I am due to my current relationship.
Losing the one person that has been good to me.
But, then not persuing my life.
A flood of answers would be nice, just to hear ideas I haven't thought of.
2006-06-13 07:24:09 · 7 answers · asked by casey d 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The only job that meets those requirements: unemployed person.
2006-06-13 07:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by monger187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you don't have a strong desire to follow a certain career path, take a job that you think you'll enjoy with the idea that you'll only do that for two or three years. Don't even concern yourself with how it will look on your resume. Just do something you're already good at and will enjoy.
Consider cutting back on extras and working part-time at a university - maybe your old English department needs administrative help. You'd have extra time to be free spirited, to pursue other hobbies or to volunteer as a coach, a counselor (Big Brother/Big Sister?) or a Park Service guide.
I did something similar after getting burnt out at my first "real" job out of college. It was a great time. I travelled, goofed off, volunteered, had fun. The next step presented itself during that time.
Good luck.
2006-06-13 15:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Crissy V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...
What could I say that you haven't thought of? I can see you’ve given this a good deal of attention already. So, for what it’s worth, I am a teacher; currently teaching in a juvenile detention center. I have also taught in "regular" high schools and elementary. One of the questions I always ask my students is, "what is the most important thing you'll (ever) learn in school?" Of course, I get all the predictable answers (math, reading, science etc.). Sometimes I let them sweat it out for a few days. Sometimes they’re disappointed with the answer, but the answer is, YOURSELF. Cheesy but true. If you don’t come to know yourself better (through education and experience) then what’s the point? Try EVERYTHING, and do that which brings you the most joy.
Don’t base your decisions on fear of anything (like how much money or benefits).
Have faith in who you are.
2006-06-13 14:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by mandala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In thinking about a career choice, I found the book cited below useful, as was going to a career counselor (which might also be a good thing for you, although I think it's worth it to ask around and get recommendations for a good one).
Also, you seem to have a variety of interests that might not all fit neatly into one career, so you might think about what interests you most, or what you can live with for 40 hours a week (or thereabouts), and taking some of the other interests as hobbies (that strategy has worked well for me).
It also might be helpful to think of this in 5 year segments. Your question seems to have a 'for the rest of my life' quality to it, and although these are life-choices, the decisions don't necessarily have to last for the rest of your life. It might help take some of the pressure off to think of it in terms of "what do I want to do for the next 5 or 7 or 10 years?"- what part of your life do you want to pursue for the next few years?
2006-06-13 14:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by kphistgradstud 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that since you seem to be so diverse, starting your own business might be a good idea. That way you can set your own hours and you won't have to worry about a boss trying to make you something you're not. Also, there are insurance plans for small business owners you could obtain so you would still be able to have necessary benefits. The bottom line is to just find something that you enjoy doing and that will make you happy.
2006-06-13 14:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cheez-its_are_Square 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A camp counselor for Campfire Girls & Boys would be a nice job for you. You must love the outdoors and sound very creative. There are children who would appreciate attention and knowledge about what you do. Don't waste your talents!!
2006-06-13 14:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcube1949 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. it seems that you dont want to be restricted by your boss. so, think about being your own boss. you seem very spirited so... maybe a designer or an artist. interior...probaby
hope everything works out!
2006-06-13 14:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by nightblackspirit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋