find a career that I love

My sub position ended and just in the nick of time I was offered a temporary position with one of the organizations I information-interviewed in November. Since January, I’ve been working for admissions at a selective liberal arts college. I’d love for it to turn into a full-time position, but I don’t think anything will open up until summer or fall.

Meanwhile, I’ve been doing some serious exploration with my career coach. I’ve determined that my ideal career will involve effecting change by seeking information, wisdom, and knowledge. I’m looking into law and library science right now, but I’m also thinking about going back to school for something less professional and more academic…like anthropology or ethnomusicology. I’ve gotten over some serious mental blocks and I’m feeling good about myself. The search continues.

I was just offered a job as a long-term sub for 5 weeks while someone is on maternity leave. I think it’s exactly what I need – it pays the bills and there is an end in sight.

More importantly, I met with my career coach and I’m going to do a program with her that will hopefully help me clarify my purpose. It should take about 3 months. I have my first informational interview today, one tomorrow, and one TBD.

It seems that when you start taking action, things start happening. Funny how that works!

and it feels good. I’ve contacted a career counselor, a career consultant, and leaders in 3 different fields that I might want to pursue. I did this all TODAY! I’m meeting with four of them this week and waiting to hear from one of them. I feel more in charge of my situation now!!! Go me!

but I’m not sure how to go about getting my foot in the door. I think I want to work for my college’s admissions office. I’ll talk to career services Monday and possibly volunteer for the admissions office doing interviews for prospective students. Fingers crossed, this could be it!

I’m going to start substitute teaching soon (gag) to buy myself some time to figure out what I really want to do with my life. My hubby is being really understanding, but I feel like I’m such a drain (emotionally & financially) if I’m not working. My part-time job fell through, boo.

I set up a meeting with my undergrad school’s career services for next week. Maybe they will enlighten me.

I was offered a part-time position doing curriculum consulting for a non-profit. This will utilize my skills in math, my MS in education, and give me the freedom to find out what I really want out of a career. And, I get to do this from home! I meet with the organization next week to work out the details, but I’m very excited. Maybe not the career I will do forever, but certainly a job that will challenge me.

I just resigned from my teaching position on Monday because it was a really horrible situation. Don’t get me wrong, the kids were great, but the adminstration was horrendous and I felt disrespected on a daily basis. Although I just got my masters in education, I’m not sure the teaching profession is right for me. I want to be more highly regarded, and I want more time for me, my husband, and future kids. More money wouldn’t be bad, either. Needless to say, I’m doing some reevaluating. I think the plan right now is to get a part-time job and do some serious research. I need to remember what my dreams are…what makes me happy. I’m not opposed to going back to school, but I need to have some real direction this time.