A Change Will Do You Good
Changing Careers in a Changing World
Although fictional, her story is more common than ever, with people changing careers and going back to school for one, two or three additional degrees. We live in a country where risks can be taken, as long as we have a supportive network or a sufficient amount of savings in the bank.
In a real life example is Chris Mendoza, 25, a junior high school mathematics and biology teacher in New York City who recently finished his Masters degree in Education. A few summers ago he took a trip to Peru and assisted in a surgery. One year later he scored well enough on the MCAT to spark the interest of two local medical school programs. He plans on finishing out the school year and then trading in chalk and record book for a white coat and scalpel in the summer.
Robert Frost said it well in "The Road Not Taken"
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back
Frost came from a generation of poets with extensive resumes. William Carlos Williams, famous for poems such as "This is Just to Say" was also a physician, Langston Hughes left engineering study at Columbia University to develop his writing and travel the world. How many go by the all-encompassing term of "performer" because they are not only actors, but musicians, artists, directors, models, and talk show hosts? There is something admirable about changing careers. As Chris said "I really want to do more than teach biology." First hand, direct participation enabling the human body to function better or with less pain, saving lives, this is what he is passionate about. Likewise, Ana did not want to handle deliberations and client appointments but take satisfaction in seeing her customers enjoy a warm baked brownie. They could have stuck it out in the respective fields of law and education, but all along bothered by trying to answer the age-old "what if."
Published by Kat V
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16 Comments
Post a CommentDoing what is practical and expected of you is not always the best choice . We're better at doing what we love. Lord knows I have changed horses mid stream many times to get where I wanted to be...or near to it. Thanks, great article
I just started college, and I'm already thinking about changing careers!
Great Article. I have a friend who just finished up school for the 3rd or 4th time. She keeps changing her mind on what she wants to do.
This is a great article and very inspiring. I am an engineer but my true passion is in writing and the performing arts. Each day when I leave work I turn off the engineer and turn on the writer. I am determined to make my passion my career. Thanks for sharing.
Great read.
great read. i think if people are passionate enough about something, they should do whatever they can to make it into a career.
Nothing wrong with changing careers. It helps when people can do something they are passionate about.
Good article. I am hoping writing will be the start of my change!
interesting article!
You certainly can't count on your employer for loyalty anymore... retirement after years of service isn't always an option. It's a great idea to keep your options open and learn new things!