My last post about childhood photos and aspirations reminded me of the Career Days we had in high school. I suppose the intent was to expose students to potential career ideas where professional adults came in to talk to us in our chosen groups about what they do for a living and the education required.
I don't remember the list being very broad and I think I chose some easy or more well-known topics. I've always wondered if anyone of the other teenagers was inspired by this exercise. I think a light goes on for those who are drawn to a particular field at a young age. There was also a career assessment we could take and our goals could be based on the results of our answers. Most of my girlfriends, including myself, were told we would make excellent secretaries. My mind immediately said "that test is crap."
My brother had what is commonly known as a lazy eye when he was very small. Frequent trips to our favorite optometrist and he knew he wanted to be an eye doctor. Well, he's an eye doctor. He'll probably pay for student loans until his children retire, but he knew, he went and he did. I don't recall ever having such a moment for myself.
Up until I moved to my current city I was on a good path and was nearly finished with my bachelors, but the job I was offered when I moved here wouldn't allow for continued education and I had to put it aside. I made the absolute best of what I chose, made smart decisions, made stupid decisions, and ultimately came to the conclusion that I now know what I definitely do not want to do. I don't want to be unhappy and I don't want to wear a suit.
Make sure you take control of your children's career possibilities by making sure they are exposed to areas they may not choose on their own. We tend to choose what we know or what we're familiar with, but what if we saw something for the first time that caused that light to go off in our heads. Or will your children make excellent secretaries someday?
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