Sup folks! So whilst sitting in traffic during my rainy morning commute, I had an epiphany. I told myself that I should remain positive and rooted in the fact that I WILL get a new job and all money issues will work themselves out, even if I don't understand or see how that will happen.
But then I started thinking about why I job hop so much. Now, if you know me, you know that I don't like to stay at any one place for too long. Basically, I put in my year and then I'm ready to bounce. I used to think that I was just inpatient, but now I feel like its deeper than that.
Honestly, I admitted to myself (about a month ago) that I have NO idea what it is I want to do with my life. I guess I've always secretly felt this way, but just never wanted to admit it for fear of ridicule and then constant questioning. But on the reals, I don't think there is anything wrong with not knowing. None of us know when our last days on Earth is going to be, or if we'll ever get married, have kids, be rich, etc. We hope for all of these things and want these things but we never really know. So, I have officially concluded that its totally okay to have no idea what you want to do. Hell, its a big decision I mean now a days, who graduates from college and holds the same career until they retire....okay well probably some people, but not this versatile young woman.
So, what does this have to do with my job hopping? Well to be frank, no job I've ever held was a challenge to me. I need a constant challenge in my life or I'll get bored. *shrugs* I guess its the Gemini in me. Further not only do these jobs not challenge me, but there is no room to grow, no promotion no fast track (or even a slow one) to the top. I'm sorry but last I checked, I spent an agonizing 2 years in graduate school. Blood, sweat, and plenty of tears went into that degree and don't even get me started on undergrad. Bottom line is, I didn't spend 6 years of my life becoming a highly educated individual to sit in a mediocre job for 30 years making someone else rich while I'm barely getting a piece of the pie. HA! You've got to be kidding me!
In conclusion if I were to remain in the job force, a position would have to involve several challenges, room for growth and promotions, a fast-paced work environment, and excellent benefits (i.e., profit sharing, plenty of leave, family-friendly environment, company-paid health care...etc.)
I ran into a friend of a friend this past weekend. She is doing her own event planning business and I'm sure she'll be a complete success! She informed me that she thought I had my own business. My reply to her was "I wish." Well I'm starting to ask myself, why wish?! It's time I sat down listed out the things I like to do and the things I'm good at and figure out how I can create a business out of it. I have a few thoughts but I need to narrow it down.
At this point in my life I am realizing that the whole asking for leave and the 7:30-3:30 just isn't for me. Hopefully I can find and or surround myself with individuals who will help guide me to wherever it is that I need and want to be....FINALLY!
