Work It Out

In college I had an ideal of what I wanted to do.  Before college I wanted to be a bounty hunter.  For years my grandparents were scared.  Then once I picked a major in college I decided to be a cardiologist because I wanted to fix hearts literally.  After my med school dreams went up in smoke, because I didn’t believe in myself and my grades were awful, I decided to be a sociology professor.  The dream was good while I was in college, but once I got out into the world I found sociology professors far and few between.  My first professional job was as a program assistant/receptionist at an AIDS service organization, within a year I got promoted to Prevention Specialist (Counseling, Testing, and referrals).  Whatever I do I am going to give back to the community.  I find myself not interested in HIV Prevention.  For me it’s too narrow and my work is becoming mechanical.  I want to do something with more creativity. I think that’s why I have been putting off graduate school. First I wanted a Masters in Public Administration, now it’s Public Health.  What do I really want to do?  I don’t mind paperwork, but I do not want to be swamped in paperwork.  I know whatever it is, it has to keep me learning and engage me.  HIV does not engage me.  I want set hours where I see people; I have clients constantly disrupting my work and train of thought.  I just really have some soul searching to do.  Because really I don’t know what I want to do.  Or maybe I do know and I’m afraid to go after it.

What Should I Be When I Grow Up?

You Should Be an Artist

You are incredibly creative, spontaneous, and unique. No one can guess what you’re going to do next, but it’s usually something amazing. You can’t deal with routine, rules, or structure. You’re easily bored. As long as you are able to innovate and break the rules, you are extremely successful.You do best when you: - Can work by yourself - Can express your personality in your work You would also be a good journalist or actor.

What Should You Be When You Grow Up?