I am a receptionist who didnt finish college. I get paid well considering (it helps that I dont pay rent, live at home). My boyfriend worked in the corporate world before deciding he cant sit around for 8 hours a day doing nothing with his life and became an NYC cop. I am very intelligent but I don't know what I want to do in life. My bf asks me "what do you want to be??" And I have no clue. Ppl tell me to finish college, but why? I dont want to be a teacher, doctor, lawyer, anything. I'm not career-oriented. Does this mean I have no meaning in life?? I'd like to have children and give them all my time one day, thats the most important job in my eyes, but does that mean I am a slacker who expects my husband to pay all the bills while I stay home??
BTW I'm happy at my job although i dont think I want to be a receptionist forever. I do love my bosses and everyone I work with. I am at an upscale law firm with great people surprisingly.
2007-03-28 03:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Jukebox 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I was an office worker starting at 16 and for 15 years. I often asked myself the same question. I had 2 children early and put my ex husband through the first years of his college and this kind of left me in the dirt. At least I've gotten very good skills and 85 wpm and 13,000 ksph out of it. Although I got sick of it and started a venture of earning money from home for years. I worked in a greenhouse and found my true passion. Now I work/stay at home with my baby, and new husband and am happy that I can earn some of our income every month and still stay at home with the kids. You will find something that your heart is in, and when you do, you will know it! Keep your head up! Jennifer
2007-03-28 04:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've been told by many people that beinf a mother is a fulltime career. and college is not for everyone!! many of the people who go to college with an idea of what they want to do, either leave or change majors(like me...). you want to be a mother, so be a mother!! it does not mean you are a slacker who only wants to live off of your husband, it means that you want to devote your time to raising your children well and giving them much neede attention!! and even if you are a stay at home mom, if you feel you need to do something to help pay, work on something from home. a lot of stay at home mom's i know watch other people's children...it seems you like children, so why not consider having a daycare in your home?
2007-03-28 10:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Duelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow...!! Young lady...!! You're feeling anxious about NOT having a career... ur afraid it reflects negatively on ur personal character... Take THAT 1950's gender roles...!!
In response to your question, lady...., I think your concern is a genuine, valid one...within the context of TODAY's women's roles, your having a career IS acceptable, even expected in many cases...
It is NOT, however, necessary... So then what to do?
I say follow your HEART...!
If you want to raise children with ALL of your time and you feel that would bring you joy, i say go for it...!!
If you want to go back to school, because it will allow you to be happy... i say go for THAT...
Ditto if you wanna quit work and become a cop...
What ultimately matters is if you are doing something you believe in, something that inspires you and gives you joy...
Why do i think feeling joyous and inspired is important?
Think of this question:
If you're NOT inspired, how will you ever inspire others?
2007-03-28 10:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by The cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why you can think about receptionist?it's also a good job.you can join in evening colleges or weekend colleges or distance education.you can join and complete your higher studies.
2007-03-28 10:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by krishnatulsi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋