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jecember30 · 10-05-2008, 04:39 AM

So, at 30 years old this is a bit of a frustrating question to ask, but I still can't seem to nail down the one career that would best utilize my gifts.

I like to communicate, talk and write and I'm fairly proficient at it. I have a good sense of humor (just being factual, y'all).

In my quiet time, I do lean towards the philosophical side, and didn't realize this until I learned that most people don't think of the same "big" questions.

On the flip side, in my career now as a Medical Office Manager, I can set up detailed spreadsheets and find a lot of satisfaction out of making sense of stuf and organizing data. Maintaining said spreadsheets is another matter.

I recently took a personality/brain test that said my strong point was as an Innovator. That's kind of a general thing though.

Sadly enough for my school years, I'm at my best talking and using humor to demonstrate things or make them more easy to understand.

So what do you think?
Thanks for any advice.

Orange · 10-06-2008, 05:19 PM

Maby use a other skill you have as leverage giveing people one to one help and guidance on this subject.

Vdesign · 10-06-2008, 05:31 PM

consultant, adviser, sales?

AndreaHess · 10-06-2008, 07:31 PM

Well, it looks like you already have a blog ... and you have a great skill - running a family with FIVE kids??? Hello .... I bet that takes a lot of "organizing data!"

So why don't you target your blog towards moms juggling large families/careers with organizational tips, etc. ... you can eventually morph that into coaching mommies (maybe the ones ready to have their third/fourth/fifth babies and are terrified???). Sounds pretty innovative to me! :-)

Blessings,
Andrea
http://intuitioninbusiness.com

jecember30 · 10-07-2008, 09:32 PM

Thanks everyone for the great replies!
Orange-I'll have to give that some serious thought. I have always been intrigued by stories of people who take one thing and match it up to another and make this great career out of it!

VDesign-I'm not so sure I could do sales. I wasn't that great at Tupperware, LOL! Advising would be neat though.

Andrea-Wow...you gave me a lot of food for thought. I am going to go isolate myself away from the kids for awhile to be able to brainstorm about all this. Thanks so much!

Jen

Amandaaa · 10-09-2008, 11:50 AM

Well...it sounds like you have a lot of great/marketable qualities... but what are you interested in??

I think you could apply those skills to almost any industry... you just have to decide how you want to combine those talents with one of your hobbies or personal interests.

jecember30 · 10-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Amandaa,
You are completely right. I really like neuroscience and psychology. Those two subjects invigorate me. I wouldn't want to use any of my hobbies that I use for down time as a career, as they are mostly crafty things like doodling, painting, collages, sewing, etc. I do those things for myself.

Thanks for your advice!
Jennifer

10-05-2008, 04:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
jecember30 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF East Bay Area, CA Posts: 14	What career do I seem like? So, at 30 years old this is a bit of a frustrating question to ask, but I still can't seem to nail down the one career that would best utilize my gifts. I like to communicate, talk and write and I'm fairly proficient at it. I have a good sense of humor (just being factual, y'all). In my quiet time, I do lean towards the philosophical side, and didn't realize this until I learned that most people don't think of the same "big" questions. On the flip side, in my career now as a Medical Office Manager, I can set up detailed spreadsheets and find a lot of satisfaction out of making sense of stuf and organizing data. Maintaining said spreadsheets is another matter. I recently took a personality/brain test that said my strong point was as an Innovator. That's kind of a general thing though. Sadly enough for my school years, I'm at my best talking and using humor to demonstrate things or make them more easy to understand. So what do you think? Thanks for any advice.

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10-06-2008, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Orange Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 317	Maby use a other skill you have as leverage giveing people one to one help and guidance on this subject.

10-06-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vdesign Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 32	consultant, adviser, sales?

10-06-2008, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
AndreaHess Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 89	Well, it looks like you already have a blog ... and you have a great skill - running a family with FIVE kids??? Hello .... I bet that takes a lot of "organizing data!" So why don't you target your blog towards moms juggling large families/careers with organizational tips, etc. ... you can eventually morph that into coaching mommies (maybe the ones ready to have their third/fourth/fifth babies and are terrified???). Sounds pretty innovative to me! :-) Blessings, Andrea http://intuitioninbusiness.com

10-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
jecember30 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF East Bay Area, CA Posts: 14	Thanks everyone for the great replies! Orange-I'll have to give that some serious thought. I have always been intrigued by stories of people who take one thing and match it up to another and make this great career out of it! VDesign-I'm not so sure I could do sales. I wasn't that great at Tupperware, LOL! Advising would be neat though. Andrea-Wow...you gave me a lot of food for thought. I am going to go isolate myself away from the kids for awhile to be able to brainstorm about all this. Thanks so much! Jen

10-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Amandaaa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 344	Well...it sounds like you have a lot of great/marketable qualities... but what are you interested in?? I think you could apply those skills to almost any industry... you just have to decide how you want to combine those talents with one of your hobbies or personal interests.

10-09-2008, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
jecember30 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF East Bay Area, CA Posts: 14	Amandaa, You are completely right. I really like neuroscience and psychology. Those two subjects invigorate me. I wouldn't want to use any of my hobbies that I use for down time as a career, as they are mostly crafty things like doodling, painting, collages, sewing, etc. I do those things for myself. Thanks for your advice! Jennifer

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