When I came back home, a lot of people asked me what I want to do in the future. I have always thought that I have a clear answer for that question; however, I tend to leave a blank answer recently.
I always want to work for a nonprofit so I can travel around the world, implement projects and help others. However last summer I went to a networking event in NYC and met a really great lady. She told me she is now working for GE although her real passion is nonprofits. I asked her why she pursued a totally different career track and she said sometimes she has to go the other way around. She also said having a stable income will better assist her long term goal as a career with nonprofits cannot guarantee her a stable life. Her advice made me realize the difference between reality and passion. Sometimes those two notions do not coincide which mean I have to find my way to bring them together.
Recently some new friends come to my life and become very important people to me. They
influence me to rearrange my priorities in life and I realize sometimes I have to sacrifice my dream for someone else's. I did not regret what I chose to do. It just feels like it's very to unstable to plan my future based on others's expectations. However, I knew that someday I can make my dream happen. Rather than sacrificing, I just put my dream aside so I can assist my friends and be well prepared for my dream.
Now I am asking myself what I need to do? I'm not sure what kind of jobs I want after graduation. I don't know what would be the best way to make things work out for me and others? I guess I'll just let things unfold and try my best to fulfill what's there for me.
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