Alternate Route
Entering the next chapter of life with my new career in healthcare, Mom has been one of the most encouraging people I could ask for. Anytime I face challenges along the way, Mom knows just what to say to relate & communicate. Through this journey, I feel I've grown closer to her as an individual, as we now share similar academic experiences. Bless her for being supportive and understanding, because when Mom believes in me, I feel like I can do anything. That doesn't mean the struggle is over though.
Last Year, I tried to "fit" into the profiles for random odd-jobs. And while I scored some interviews, I wasn't hired by any of them. It dawned on me that I wasn't fit for cookie-cutter employment. I felt lost looking for work and wasn't growing; I didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. I was tired of failing and decided to approach the situation from another angle. Returning to school was one of those wake-up-calls that pushed me to get serious about the future. I'm glad I got to go back, because it gave me an opportunity to learn new things.
Since departing with the independent employer, I've been on the hunt for another venture and I feel as though I'm in the same spot that I was last year. The only difference now is that I'm licensed and registered with the State to work as a Pharmacy Technician. To be honest, I thought I would have an easier time with this new knowledge under my belt, but it's about the same difficulty being someone with under 1 year of experience. One friends advice: “let yourself be a beginner,” and while I don't mind starting over, I have to keep pushing.
Being discouraged in this new beginning, Mom keeps cheering from the sidelines, saying I'll be successful with time. I had the wild idea that if for some reason this path doesn't work out, I might just go back to school again, to pursue another course in Healthcare. (I realize I may have said this out of frustration.) The one thing I didn't consider was Mom's path; she makes it look so easy, because of how quickly she's advanced throughout her career. As much as I'd like to be as successful and prosperous as Mom, I don't know anyone who's faced a journey as fortunate.
While I appreciate Mom's undying optimism and encouragement, I don't see my path easing up anytime soon. The only thing I can do is keep moving on the road in front of me.
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References:
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/148326.html - Tough Cookie
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/151836.html - resigning gladly & calmly
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/153558.html - Cubicle
Last Year, I tried to "fit" into the profiles for random odd-jobs. And while I scored some interviews, I wasn't hired by any of them. It dawned on me that I wasn't fit for cookie-cutter employment. I felt lost looking for work and wasn't growing; I didn't know what I wanted to do with myself. I was tired of failing and decided to approach the situation from another angle. Returning to school was one of those wake-up-calls that pushed me to get serious about the future. I'm glad I got to go back, because it gave me an opportunity to learn new things.
Since departing with the independent employer, I've been on the hunt for another venture and I feel as though I'm in the same spot that I was last year. The only difference now is that I'm licensed and registered with the State to work as a Pharmacy Technician. To be honest, I thought I would have an easier time with this new knowledge under my belt, but it's about the same difficulty being someone with under 1 year of experience. One friends advice: “let yourself be a beginner,” and while I don't mind starting over, I have to keep pushing.
Being discouraged in this new beginning, Mom keeps cheering from the sidelines, saying I'll be successful with time. I had the wild idea that if for some reason this path doesn't work out, I might just go back to school again, to pursue another course in Healthcare. (I realize I may have said this out of frustration.) The one thing I didn't consider was Mom's path; she makes it look so easy, because of how quickly she's advanced throughout her career. As much as I'd like to be as successful and prosperous as Mom, I don't know anyone who's faced a journey as fortunate.
While I appreciate Mom's undying optimism and encouragement, I don't see my path easing up anytime soon. The only thing I can do is keep moving on the road in front of me.
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References:
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/148326.html - Tough Cookie
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/151836.html - resigning gladly & calmly
http://puremystery.livejournal.com/153558.html - Cubicle