Are You Who You Want to Be?
When I was in high school, my father was insistent that I took Business courses. He was adamant that this was necessary for future employment, whether I went on to college or not. In keeping with his wishes, I took Economics, Typing, Shorthand, and Math classes.
In my Senior year I was hired by an advertising newspaper. I typed classified ads while people gave me them over the phone and helped around the office. During the Summer between High School and College, I was a Statistical Typist for an Artificial Flower Manufacturer. As the years went on I’d fill in for all the Secretaries there during the summers. Eventually working an International Switchboard and covering their offices. They paid me well and it paid for my tuition at De Paul University.
Throughout the school years, I worked for Attorney’s, an Insurance Company, and at the University offices to continue to earn my way through school. In College the first two years were no different in trying to be compliant with Dad’s wishes, I took Accounting. Economics, and Calculus to add to my skills. I had one perpetual headache and was losing motivation.
The problem was that I disliked being behind the scenes. I love people and wanted to do more and be more involved, so I finally switched over to Education and Sociology. I needed to be doing something I really loved; somethings I felt confident in doing. Never-the-less, I graduated without any student loans! 
So my dad’s hunch was a good one that has not left me. No one can take our education away from us. I am glad I followed his guidance. In the years following, I always had a backup for jobs in offices or on Community Boards. It helped me be organized in whatever I forged ahead in doing. It helped me set up my own business.
So many times, we try to live up to the expectations of another person. In many cases, it is for a boss or someone who has a personal stake and their own agenda. Knowing that is important. Often we have to make a living and do whatever job is available to keep up with our fiscal responsibilities.
What are you doing in your life? What do you want to do? Have you figured how to merge both needs? Have you talked with a Counselor or Life Coach to work these things out? What decisions do you need to make? I encourage you to do that! “Delight in Living”!