Pitched by the Working World
by Lessons learned of jobs and positions and what is too good to be true.
But, I know my biggest problem is me. Once again, I must reiterate that I know that I have a stigma against just having an office administration position. For some reason, I think that this makes me “loser”. After all, I have lots of education and lots of potential and the idea of sitting behind a desk, answering calls and other such simple tasks, crushes my spirit. And, maybe I say this because I have been notorious throughout my life for devaluing and minimizing my own talents and abilities. For, as I just discovered, anyone can get a sales job as well. I mean I was hired for five sales jobs in the matter of a few weeks. And, a job doesn’t define who you are. You define who you are. I must remind myself that J.K. Rowling was on food stamps before she made her dreams come true and that even the wonderful “Harry Potter” series was rejected many times.
Thus, I know I really need to grow within myself and truly be my own best friend. What would I tell a friend in my position, given my history and extreme struggles? I wouldn’t put her down. I would build her up and show her that she is amazing. I would tell her that many people fall to doing less than moral things with their life and I’m not one of them. Yes, if I wanted to make a great deal of money there are many things I could do that range in from being a “sugar baby” to other such avenues, but true happiness and true love can only be found when you hold true to the best values and morals in life.
So, what I can say, because I truly do believe everything happens for a reason. While I have been stressed out, upon reflection, I do not regret trying these jobs out. I needed to. I needed to get the curiosity that was peaked out of my system. I needed to know so that I would never think, oh if only I had tried this.
I guess my lessons learned from these position and the several others I have recently tried are that I must remember:
- If something sounds too good to be true. It probably is.
- Keep keen and alert to whatever the person is telling you.
- Ask plenty of questions.
- Trust your instincts
- Take your time
- Be your own best friend. Feel proud and congratulate yourself for staying true to yourself.
I will continue to pursue my writing dreams. I have to keep reminding myself that this is my true love above all else. I think what I also learned is that sometimes, life and obstacles can steer you off your path and make you forget about what you truly love, but in the end your heart always returns to what it loves above all else.
Thank you once again, to my beautiful readers and fellow writing community for sharing my journey. It means more to me than words can ever say. Best wishes to all.
Joie Schmidt © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved.
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Post CommentAnne Lyken-Garner
On December 6, 2007 at 6:56 am
I wish you all the best with your job hunting. My sister was in the same position a few months ago. She was beginning to feel desperately low and unhappy while applying for jobs and getting nowhere.
Finally I convinced her to take a job she thought was way below her. My instincts (as an older sister) told me that all she needed was a boost of confidence. I assured her that any honest job, no matter what is was, is a worthwhile undertaking if you do it to the best of your ability.
She decided to try out my theory and made some wonderful friends, she made some money (and even some extra cash working overtime). She was able to save a bit,enjoy the social contact of her work mates (which she was missing) and feel good about herself once more, even while doing the job she would never have taken without a bit of pressure from me.
She later found her dream job, but in the process, she learned a valuable lesson; Good things rarely come when you’re saving yourself for them.
She later told me that the confidence boost she’d received merely from just working and earning, shone through in her interview for the job she now has. The panel was able to see her confidence and assurance in herself, thus hired her for the job.
Maybe it will take some time for you to find your dream job, and maybe once you’ve worked at it for a couple of years you’ll realise that it’s not so great after all. But in the mean time, a mere office job could be the forum by which you could gain the experience needed for your perfect job when you find it.
Your future career starts now, perhaps with something totally unrelated to what it is you really want to do.
shaun ashcroft
On December 6, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Presumably all jobs that are done need to be done. Therefore there can be no such thing as a bad job or a loser job( not even thinking of crime though!).
Few of us would chose to be a cleaner of toilets but do not we all love a clean toilet so why shopuld it make that job untenable for us. If there person tries to do a good job, works hard and tries to make a difference, they are great people and deserve praise.
The jobs you may be describing are legitimate and legal but are designed to prey on the weakness and fears that is part of the human condition. To do your absolute best in these jobs, you need to understand and be able to manipulate these frailties to get what you want-money.
However, you cannot ignore the human condition. It plays a part in every thing we do. But the human condition also contains love, good, justice and love of your fellow man.
Not all sales jobs are bad. People do need to buy things. If you stick to selling things that people do need than all your job involves is demonstrating why the product you are selling is better than any other product for the person that is buying it. And if you genuinely believe in the product you have to offer, it is an easy job and rewarding.
Thank you for sharing your experiences but do not be discouraged. If youn remin true to yourself and what you want to give, any job can be a dream job, if only for a time.
Regards
Shaun
Lucy Lockett
On December 6, 2007 at 3:01 pm
I agree with Shaun and Anne, please don’t lose heart.
IcyCucky
On December 11, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I admire your courage and determination. You have such a beautiful and caring soul.