Education
Build a Career You Love
When you consider how much of your life you spend working, it is important to build a career that you enjoy. It is unrealistic to expect to love every aspect of your day, every day, but overall, you should feel that the work you do is fulfilling and rewarding. What it takes to have a rewarding career will be different for each individual. While some people feel passionate about working in a field that helps others, others want a job that allows them to continue to learn throughout their careers. Some want a fast-paced job that always provides new and unexpected experiences, while others want something lower stress and more predictable.
Understand What You Want
There is nothing wrong with selecting a career for the anticipated paycheck or the fact that it is in-demand. It is important to understand, however, that even a high income or steady job can lead to burnout if it requires you to work in a way that is fundamentally different than who you are. If you require a great deal of downtime, a job that requires on-call hours and unpredictable shifts are going to be difficult for you. If you are someone who likes change and thrives on surprise, a job that has a great deal of repetitive work will begin to feel suffocating very quickly. There are jobs out there that suit every different type of personality, but you need to be honest with yourself and understand both your strengths and weaknesses to set yourself up for success.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Education
A college degree will smooth your path when you are looking for a career. Even if your degree is in an unrelated field, having an undergraduate degree will make you more attractive to potential employers. In many jobs, the automatic filters set in place for job applicants mean that an actual human will not even see your resume unless you meet the criteria put in place, including an undergraduate degree. If you are concerned about how you will pay for this degree, consider all of your options, including private student loans. Private student loans are offered with fewer restrictions than federal loans. If you are concerned that your credit score will disqualify you for qualifying for these loans, consider asking a family member or friend to cosign for you. Using a cosigner allows you to qualify even if you do not have a strong credit history established.
It’s Never too Late to Begin Again
If you are currently in a job that is making you unhappy, understand that it is never too late to start over. Think hard about what it is that you dislike about your current position. Are the duties fine, but the atmosphere poisonous? Maybe it is time to launch a job search. If the work you do is unfulfilling, mind-numbing, or stressful, consider switching careers. Think about what you may enjoy more, and talk to others that work in the field to get a better idea of what is involved. When you are unhappy, anything can be better, but spend some time exploring different options before making your choice.
The River State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor has called on media practitioners in Rivers State to deploy their various communication platforms toward promoting government programmes and policies aimed at achieving sustainable development in the education sector. Dr. Nwagor made the appeal when members of the Etche Ethnic Practicing Journalists (EEPJ) paid him a courtesy visit in Office in Port Harcourt. The Commissioner emphasized the strategic role of the media in shaping public perception, promoting government initiatives, and supporting policies capable of improving the quality of education and human capital development in the state. According to him, constructive media engagement remains essential in creating public awareness on educational reforms, students’ welfare, infrastructural improvements, and other interventions being implemented by the state government. Speaking on the recent appro
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