So, for the past several weeks, I've been on sort of a mini-personal journey re: my career, or lack thereof. I have been through the wire, back, and through the wire again with various jobs since I've moved back to Chicago. Nothing seems to move and shake. Nothing is getting me ahead (from what I can see, anyway). Upon speaking with a friend, she mentioned that perhaps this drama that I incur with the jobs I've had in Chicago are directing/redirecting me to a certain career path, but perhaps I just can't see it yet. I do believe that what she is saying a true - but wtf do I, as the individual, do? I have a life to live. I still have to work and be a grown-up and take care of my household. I cannot just sit and wait until the magic happens. I cannot twiddle thumbs until the dream manifests.
I mentioned to my friend that, at this point, I am not even sure what the dream is. I receive much feedback from friends and family that are convinced that I should be a chef, a caterer, a person dealing with food in some way. Previously, I would agree...now, I cannot say yes or no. Food is my passion. I write food, I cook food, I am a lover of food, and I've learned to embrace that, no matter how many people feel that food is not a passion/profession to pursue. However, it has become painfully obvious that I may not be able to "break in" to that industry. Out of the many stints and foot-in-door presumed opportunities, nothing was it. There is no jumpstarting. So, its like, back to the drawing board...? Is it time for a plan B, or C, D, E, F? Its easier for me to move into a field that I have little interest in, than the field I am totally interested.
The hope is that this path becomes uncovered. Exposed to me. I am anxious to move into something different and actually implement skills and showcase myself, for myself. I want to work and feel a sense of accomplishment within that work. I don't want to be another elf on the assembly line. I am not looking for advice, or opinions, or anything of the sort. Just putting my current thought on paper.
I can so agree and relate to this. I had to do some self evaluation and think more realistically. There are opportunities out there, but most of the time we are not in the right place at the right time to get ahead. I have learned that its not what you know, but WHO you know. I seen people in posisitions that I know do not deserve to be there, but they knew the right person. I have mentioned this to you before, I want to join some professional networking groups, like 100 black women of chicago or something. Let me know if your down.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am considering joining something...I do agree that pretty much, it is about who you know. If you find a good lead on an organization, let me know.
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