Have you ever called a store or restaurant to ask for directions? The initial response is always the same-”Where are you coming from?” There are several key elements to your Current Situation: location, job opportunities in the local market or within the company where you are employed, family situation, financial status, and physical health. It can be useful to jot down which things work in your favor, and those that might hold you back. Sometimes it’s easier to weigh the pros and cons when we put them in writing. Here’s a
PRO
Location: City–big population needing healthcare
Job Market: Need for nurses
Financial Situation: Opportunity for overtime
Physical Health: Self & 1 daughter – good
CON
Company: Hospital in financial trouble
Family Situation: Single mom, 2 kids, pressure on time & money
Financial Situation: Rent costs rising; little savings
Physical Health: 1 Daughter has asthma
Irina, a Guardian Provider single mom, may need to rethink her loyalty to a hospital that is in financial trouble. She can start by investigating other local nursing opportunities. That way, she won’t be caught unprepared if the hospital closes. Being proactive and investigating possibilities will prepare her for the financial implications of a layoff. It also gives Irina options to move on prior to a hospital closure.
Many people have Dreams about a great career, but take no steps to make the dreams come true. Do you really want to put forth the effort it would take to make your dream a reality? Are you willing to figure out-and follow through on-the necessary steps? It takes more than a great resume to make a dream come true. Talking to someone else who works in the field is a valuable first step.
Nathan, a Rational Field marshal, has been working as a theater manager while pursuing a B.A. in Business. He has created short films with a group of friends. He created a website to showcase the films, including those entered in 48-hour film festivals; kamikaze competitions that honor films created and shown within 48 hours. He is now thinking of going to film school, but lives 1,000 miles away from the nearest university with a Filmmaking department. Nathan knows that the schools might have different philosophies, and plans to visit various campuses to see if they are a good fit. He wants the freedom to express his own visions, without having to conform too tightly to a professor’s restrictions. Some schools emphasize making commercially viable films, while others emphasize artistic merit. Talking to university people as well as professional filmmakers will determine the next steps. Nathan will be able to make an informed decision on whether or not the reality of filmmaking fits with his vision of a dream career.
Paula, an Idealist Champion, has always wanted to be a singer. She has entered a few local talent shows, but her repertoire is limited, and her exposure is low. She dreams about the glamorous costumes the adulation of her countless fans, but she isn’t taking any steps to make it happen. Paula must make some important choices. We must take action to make our dreams come true. Without dedication and hard work, an attainable dream becomes nothing more than a fantasy.
Some people simply don’t know what they want to be when they grow up. Without a specific dream to pursue, they often go into a field that is familiar to them in some way. Yet, they are able to recognize-and seize-an opportunity when it is presented. These are the people who will gain the most from the next step in the process; learning to translate your talents into a career.
Next time: “Who am I?”
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