First off, I am sorry I have been off the grid for a bit.
Went to Nigeria
Now, to the post…
I believe that the stages of the lifecycle of a career go
thus… Take part in an internship (maybe), get your first job (which is just a
job), get your foot through the door of your career and then it’s “the sky is
the limit” from there on.
I always thought that at my present age, I would be at the
“career” phase. Well, I must have calculated wrong, or just not pushed enough.
Anyways, I, like most people have decided to veer off that general lifecycle of
getting into a job that becomes one’s career. Right now, I am currently in the
job phase.
My heart is as far from here like Africa is from the US
(I am an entry level gal, so its frustrating when you are
not getting audience because of experience. How the heck would I show you I can
be very good at my job if you would not give me a chance or even hear me out;
everyone gets to be trained anyways…DANGIT! Ok done venting)
I have gotten to a point where getting the “we are sorry but
your qualifications did not meet our needs” letter does not bug me anymore. I
keep applying though, because I do realize that unemployment is still high and
although I do no have the job I want, I still have a job. It pays my bills. J
I have also come to that point where my brain has started
storming. “How can I create extra income for myself?” “What would I love
doing?” “How can I help people and make money at the same time?” “If HR refuses
to let me in the door, what else can I do?” So I started to research business
ideas and how to create realistic and sustainable businesses. The answers I
found ranged from “find a niche” to “make your passion your business”. Sounds
easy right? NO!
In my search for something to do, I realized that either do
not have a passion or I have been in the wrong places and have not come to
realize what my passion is. I thought about different ideas. Using my blog as
an income generating platform popped into my head, but as I assume you have
noticed, I am here almost never. Writing is not first nature to me. Not even
second or third. It just comes once in a while. I can’t imagine how Myne
Whitman does it, because even Bella Naija uses a team to keep their page
updated on a daily basis. Linda Ikeji is another one, but she is a gossip blog
and does not have to put up write ups. I don’t do gossip research well.
I have been drawing blanks since then. I need inspiration.
In Lieu of this, I have decided to watch people, observe what it is that they
do without ease and think of improvements; ask people what they would love to
see done to things they use everyday. Also, I will put out some surveys to find
out niches.
I am hoping something falls through soon.
Share your thoughts. J
Aww, I can assure you, something will pop up in your head soon. All you ned to do is keep an open mind. We can't all be writers of bloggers or pets.
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First of, ur very welcome love and good to know ur fine. how was ur 9ja trip? Second, I've always wondered how Myne does it too. She's amazeballs. 3rd, i'm def sure u'll get ur dream job son but in the meantime, how about making food for pple? (dats if you enjoy cooking), retailing/selling stuff: culd be costume jewelry, clothes, shoes etc. For me, i luv reading and talking and i actually talk for a living so it's all good.
ReplyDeleteIt'll all fall into place soon and amen to @tilola's prayer. *fingerscrossed*
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ReplyDeleteWelcome back Aseni. Good to have you back. So, this is a phase that we all assume before we get there as 'easy' but really........we assume wrong.
ReplyDeleteThink of something you really love doing, its somewhere in you so dig it out and u just might be amazed about how comfortable it will make you allround.
It is well darl!
Welcome back, and you have to share your naija experiences too.
ReplyDeleteAs you can imagine, I love writing and listening to other people's opinions and POV so that helps. I think using a survey or just relaxing one day and thinking about it will help you decide your passion. Have you thought of nursing, teaching, etc?
The fact that you're already asking questions shows you're on your way to getting those answers. Stay busy and try your hands at different tasks and in the process, you'll find what your passion is. It's already in you. You just need to see it.
ReplyDeleteBreathe. It will all work out.
ReplyDeleteI would look at a typical job advert for a job that I want to have and then do the work to gain the qualification they need. It may not be impossible to gain work experience if you do it pro bono.
I have jumped from one field to another in my career. In Nigeria. Something that my colleagues thought was near impossible. I not only did it, I got the job of my choice. I put in the time to study as well as worked free to gain experience. Make a S.M.A.R.T plan, focus and you will get there.
You have the same predicament with my best friend. Until she can't accept the fact that she is jobless. While most of our friends have good job despite the fact that they are not really achiever during our college days unlike my best friend who graduated with honors.
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I hope you find your way soon
ReplyDeleteHey, just checking in. How's the search going?
ReplyDeleteAseni! How are you doing? Comeback soon
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