I need a new career stat. I just don't feel the love for librarianship anymore. Heck, I don't think I feel the love for libraries or books anymore either. I am burned out on so many levels on my job and my career. I need something new. The problem? I don't know what I want to be when I grow up! I've thought of a few things but each one fills me with as much lethargy as my current one. Maybe this is the universe pointing me at retirement? Probably not as I could only afford to retire for a month or two if I was lucky. I want something that fills me with passion and excites my soul! I was to do something that that I can't wait to do when I wake up in the morning! Please help!
The following is a list of careers that I've considered lately. As you can see, none are quite a perfect fit.
1. tiger - I would rule the jungle! How awesome would this be?! Problem: I am decidedly human and allergic to all animals.
2. dominatrix - I am very bossy and have a knack for telling people what to do. I even have the boots for it. Problem: I don't like hurting others.
3. weathercaster on tv - All you need to do is look cute on tv and make stuff up. Check and check.
4. fashion guru - I love to read Vogue, etc but I can't be bothered giving a damn about my own look. Who would hire someone who looks as bland as I do on a daily basis?
5. cheerleader/life coach and/or professional organizer - I think I can whip other people's homes and lives into shape better than I can my own. Problem: I am kind of afraid of what I might find in people's houses.
6. professional public speaker - I have a BA in bs and have no problem talking about nothing in front of hundreds of people. Usually you have to be an expert in something. Sadly I am an expert in nothing.
7. travel writer - I am afraid that working while traveling would ruin my love for wandering.
8. medical test dummy - I feel like I already do this with all the doctor's I've seen lately. It's not as fun as you'd think. I think I'll wait until i'm dead.
9. Environmental advocate or planner - I think I'd have to go back to school for this. I am done with school.
10. Beach bum - Trade cold, dry snowy New England winters for sunny beaches and warm blue water? Tempting, very tempting.
1. You don't necessarily have to be an animal to be king of the jungle. Look at Tarzan. He's human and he was king of the jungle! Don't rule this option out completely.
ReplyDelete2. You don't necessarily have to hurt people physically. Some people are into humiliation, so you really won't feel guilty about drawing blood. I hear that corporate fat cats are into this sort of thing. The AIG guys got big bonuses recently, so business should probably be good about now.
3. "check and check"--why not? Sounds like a perfect fit!
4. Haven't you heard, not caring about how you look is the new fashion? Besides, seeing how anything can pass for fashion these days, there's a chance! Library look of the late 80s, early 90s can be made vogue again. I say bring back the white blouse with collar frills!
5. I think finding "stuff" in other people's house is the fun part. It would make for some interesting stories.
6. See your option 3 ;) Speaking with an affected British accent also helps. You could probably convince people the world is flat just with the accent alone.
7. I have to agree with this. Getting paid for doing something that is a hobby, passion, or interest will sooner or later take the fun away from what you used to think was fun.
8. If I were you, I'd talk the doctors into paying me for coming to them--make them feel that you're contributing to their research.
9. I don't think Al Gore has a degree in environmental studies and look at him! See options 3 and 6!
10. I prefer "professional slacker." It has a sound of respectability to it, don't you think? Indeed, tempting....
Thank you thank you thank you! I needed that! :-)
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