As I write this blog on the last chapter of LifeSmart, it is amazing that I run across a section in chapter 13 regarding having a career that is either financially rewarding or a career that is emotionally rewarding. There are many in this world that are working jobs that is stressful and dissatisfying. We take on jobs because of the money we make or because we have to take care of our families. You hear of many successful people that mention how their parents, grandparents or other caregivers who have sacrificed their dreams for the dreams of their kids. As I seek to become a teacher, coach and an athletic director, I struggle with finishing this program so I can financially take care of my kids. Yet, things are getting tough at work and I'm not sure where I stand at work. My objective is to do what I love and let the compensation take care of itself.
My job as Bank Secrecy Act Officer involves law enforcement and risk management. My job is more indirect when it comes to relationships with others. In banking, there is only one goal which is to financially help customers. While it is good to help others financially, banking does not have a continual development of a person life. Banking has some effect in life development, such as funding for schools, churches and communities. Yet banking isn't for everyone. I'm at a stage in my life that I'm frustrated, but I'm trying to be patient and hang in there until I've obtain this certification to work as a teacher and as a coach. What it comes down to is career satisfaction. Chapter 13 of LifeSmart notes that individual passions and personality traits motivate people toward the careers they ultimately pursue (LifeSmart, 308). Chapter 13 provides a table from 2009 that shows the 10 best jobs in America and 6 of those 10 jobs have indirect relationships in developing others (LifeSmart, 307). We have to find our purpose in life and our careers can directly and indirectly affect others that is in your life.
Again, there are many in the world that are working jobs that is stressful and dissatisfying. We work for our families and our love ones regardless of how unhappy we could be with our jobs. Therefore, it is a balance that I'm wrestling with as I attempt to become a teacher. I look for better gratification with my career and I enjoy gratification when I'm able to provide for my kids. However, I noted in week 1 of my blog that I've been working my behind off and my kids are not well off financially. Although I'm no longer with my kid's mother, we both are struggling financially to take care of our kids. As I close out these blog sessions for this LifeSpan class, I'm very grateful to learn about how our lives are developed mentally, physically and spiritually. This class has help bring better insight as to where I am in my life and I will move forward with the completion of my certification. After that, I'll let God direct my steps.
