Career Counseling

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Permalink Reply by Christina Lieske on Tuesday

Update!

I just completed my first class back at school 'Intro to Cinema'. I LOVED it!!!

Also just now downloaded a couple of e-books on choosing a career. One of them written by Jonathan Milligan (as Blake Pennington suggested).

I've been reading a lot and wrote several blog posts, since I'm contemplating starting a Blog before I dive fully into a book... (in connection with that I've also joined an Author group as well and have learned quite a bit there)

I did get a chance to talk to my vet about school and find out more about that.

So all of that still leaves me wondering which is the right path.

I took the DISC profile (I'm basically CSID- a Mediator).

My schools test told me I'm 58% Conventional, 53% Investigative and 41% Artistic (suggesting: Health Science, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Finance, Manufacturing or Transportation, Distribution and Logistics).

And the Myers-Briggs says I'm ISTJ (My top five Interest Areas: Medical Science, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Military, and Mathematics; Top ten strong occupations: Pharmacist, Computer & IS Manager, Veterinarian, Engineering Technician, Optometrist, Engineer, Medical Technician, Medical Technologist, Chemist, and Software Developer; I am likely to prefer working alone, seem to prefer learning by doing, am comfortable both leading by example and taking charge, may be comfortable taking some risks, and probably enjoy the role of independent contributor)

I seem to have some trouble getting the three legs of the chair together...

I can have passion and talent in an area, but the financial end would be lacking (as in my dream to have a hobby farm/ranch), or talent and finances, but lack passion (currently veterinary medicine- am just a little disillusioned, and not quite excited enough to warrant 6 + more years of school...). Same with dog training, there I lack passion because I fear that with so many dog trainers around and everyone thinking they know all there is to know about it, the clients won't share my passion and I'll get frustrated... Of course, on the other hand I suppose I shouldn't shoot it down before I've even given it a try and it something that people consistently ask me about (which is something Dan says he pays attention to).

I do wonder if there's possibly a branch of veterinary medicine I could get excited about that I don't know about yet, or if there's a way to incorporate Marine Biology into it. I know there have to be vets that work with Marine Animals other than in Aquariums...

One of my profiles said that people like me take a long time to make a decision... no kidding!

To make matters worse, I've always loved movies and the 'Intro to Cinema' class I just finished (which was just supposed to allow me to knock out my Art elective) was AMAZING. So I find myself looking into more classes going that direction just to see if that might be something I could do...

Yeah, so in some ways I'm ahead, but I still haven't decided on the direction I need to go...

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Group LeaderPermalink Reply by Jen McDonough "The Iron Jen" on Tuesday

Sounds like you are heading in the right direction as far as getting out of your comfort zone to try new things and also for seeking out personal development options. Perhaps investing in a coach might help you narrow down your focus a bit. I do this with entrepreneurs, however it sounds like a career coach might be what you are looking for. You can check out some of Dan's coaches HERE and if you want him to connect you with a good that matches up with what you are looking for, you can fill out a no obligation application HERE.

Way to go Christina!!

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Permalink Reply by Christina Lieske on Tuesday

Looked into it. Way out of my budget right now... Thanks though, I'll keep it in mind!

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Group LeaderPermalink Reply by Jen McDonough "The Iron Jen" on Tuesday

That is great you looked into it. Just a word of advice from someone who was scrapping penny to penny not that long ago - if you really, really want it, then set a goal out to make it happen. Not all the coaches offer the same thing and not all cost the same. If you don't want it, then no need to set out the goal. If you do want it, writing it down with a date can help you see it in a new perspective. This is what I did when we were in the midst of paying off a ton of debt - I thought I can't afford hiring a coach or attending a conference...that was nuts. But sure enough, I set my sights on it and found ways to bring in extra income and save. Seemed like it took forever, but the taking the steps forward helped me see it would happen. Feel free to ignore - just wanted to share from someone who has been at a place where I couldn't see past not being able to do.

Having said that you are doing GREAT!! Fun to see you moving forward.

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