One year from graduation and $25,000 in debt later, I realize what my dream career is and find out it doesn't require a college education.
HOWEVER!
I can still get a job doing what I like (library/editing/etc) and do wedding/party planning on the side until I build up a steady client base. All is not lost.
In fact, nothing was ever "lost". I paid for an education and got one.
After all these years of having an AWESOME time planning weddings and theme parties and having people gush over my creativity, I realized, "Wait. People PAY for people to do this for them."
I know it will require strong business skills, and I'm finally at a point in my life where I have the ability to "sell" without sounding like I'm selling or being nervous. I have one of those personalities and voices that could sell an ice cube to an Eskimo.
I've had management experience. I adored it. I hated the company, but I loved running a team.
It will also require a lot of homework and networking, not to mention research. THAT'S where my education comes in handy. I am the research/networking queen.
So much to do...
HOWEVER!
I can still get a job doing what I like (library/editing/etc) and do wedding/party planning on the side until I build up a steady client base. All is not lost.
In fact, nothing was ever "lost". I paid for an education and got one.
After all these years of having an AWESOME time planning weddings and theme parties and having people gush over my creativity, I realized, "Wait. People PAY for people to do this for them."
I know it will require strong business skills, and I'm finally at a point in my life where I have the ability to "sell" without sounding like I'm selling or being nervous. I have one of those personalities and voices that could sell an ice cube to an Eskimo.
I've had management experience. I adored it. I hated the company, but I loved running a team.
It will also require a lot of homework and networking, not to mention research. THAT'S where my education comes in handy. I am the research/networking queen.
So much to do...
isn't it great...realising that the education was for its own benefit and not neccesserily preperation for some lifelong occupation?
*hugs*
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