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Enneagram Type 4 Board Archive Re: Career frustration - help!Posted by Hal on August 26, 1999 at 15:05:07: In Reply to: Re: Career frustration - help! posted by Summer on August 26, 1999 at 10:33:27: : Thanks for your input, fours .... much appreciated ;-) : I do have some ideas of what I want to do, but every choice has many drawbacks. And no, I've never felt there was one thing I wanted to dong so that was so concrete, and so certain. It's more like strong areas of interest. : For example, I could see myself being some kind of councilor - but what kind? How to get there? (the idea of going back to school for a zillion years (not to mention the && involved) to get my PHD in psychology sounds too daunting. : Writer? - I love writing but can't see myself making a living off it just yet...(I already know journalism isn't for me) : Music? -what, be a singer? Sure, as a hobby, but can't live off it.. : So those are my strongest interests. I am going to explore the idea of being a counsilor - there are different kinds, not just psychologists. : It's not easy--- but I think I'll check out those books you mentioned. : thanks :-) Summer, we have so much in common with this too. I've finally accepted that my current career is not a good fit for me. But it's comfortable and secure and pays well, so it's difficult to bring myself to leave. I don't have too much advice for you, since I can't seem to take it myself. But I think the other comments here are on the right track--I think we would know what our true calling is if we could put aside the fears and really listen to our inner voice. I've also thought about counseling and writing and some type or art (photography for me) with the same reactions as you--too much of work involved of a type I don't want, too hard to make a living at it, and there's no way in hell I'm going back to school again. At this point I've been trying to focus on relationships more than career, so I haven't been looking for a few weeks. But you and your struggles are in my thoughts, and I'm sure we both know that we can come here for each other's support whenever we feel the need. - Hal -
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