Message #39620

[countrigal]

Another option to the career counselor is to start a list.  As you think of things that interest you, write it down.  And don't think only in terms of jobs or careers, but duties.  Do you like computer work, typing from dictation, filing?  Look at some of your duties, see what you liked or enjoyed and write them down.  Even if you decide to go with a career counselor, this list would be helpful in giving directions for your discussion.  As you write the duties down, start watching folks around you.  Do you see anyone in a position or type of job that you think you'd like?  If so, write it down too.  This might get your mind re-activated on looking at what you want from life without being so dramatic as hopping in straight away.

If you're feeling unsure of yourself, find ways to perk yourself up.  Do you have a feel-good file?  I keep one, where I keep notes, e-mails, and such that co-workers, supervisors, and others have given me through out my career.  Then when I start to doubt myself, I look through these.  I'm also a database developer (in Access) and since hardly anyone else on the facility knows anything about Access, I can normally do something in it, show someone and get some positive re-inforcement.  Especially if it's updating or changing an existing database for someone and making it easier for them to use or allowing them to do something new.

Keep your head up, and keep thinking positive thoughts.  You are important and good at what you do.  Let us know how everything goes.

CountriGal
Peer Moderator