mglkensington
10-05-2007, 02:47 AM
Hi, I’m brand new to this site, and I’m only half way through the 4HWW. But I have some questions that are just totally distracting me as I read, because I feel a little unsure about how to apply some of the principles in the book to my own life, since I don’t really fit the examples. I am a 25 year-old woman and I have a bachelor’s degree in Field Biology. I did some graduate work, but I’ve had a major change of heart, I switched career directions, and now I’m trying to fulfill one of my passions as a writer. I am not in science anymore in a career-oriented way; I love the outdoors and spend a great deal of time studying the natural world though. However, this is not my concern. I am more than happy with my choices and my educational background. I know what my strengths are and I have very clear dreams of how I want my life to be.
So I'm completely starting over. I'm unemployed because I just recently got out of school, and I am in a rather critical situation with debt from student loans and living expenses. So, immediate income is vital. That's the downside. But the upside is, I have this kind of blank-slate. I’m dreamlining, and working through the book, but none of the examples seem to fit an unemployed and in-debt inexperienced person. Currently, I’m with a temp agency, but I could do temp-to-permanent, or apply for a higher-profile, more involved job outside of the temp agency. My idea with the temp work was that it was less involved, therefore affording me an opportunity to focus on starting a new business on the side. I have no idea what that business will bet yet and I have no business training whatsoever, and I have never even done bookkeeping before. But I’m not worried about finding inspiration or motivation. I just want to know what the best next move would be for me.
So, am I in a good position, because I’m already unemployed, and therefore never have to worry about extricating myself from a job in the first place, or, in order to fit the immediate need for income, should I take a job somewhere, anywhere, and if so, should it be any kind of job, or something really challenging? But I can also see how accepting an interim job that is unfocused might be a real step in the wrong direction for a number of reasons, one being that I would not want to lose momentum. But it would also be easy to leave such a position as soon as things picked up. If a large part of the message in the 4HWW is to free myself from such a job, do I really want to apply in the first place? That being said, I also realize that another emphasis in the book is working remotely, and not only just owning your own business, so I do understand that.
Am I at a good point to just try to tough it out, and do violin gigs (I play violin) to pay the bills and work on developing a business, or would it be better to just take a position somewhere and develop my 4HWW on the side? I plan on getting married within the next 2 years as well, so I want to solidify my business as soon as possible.
I have so much in my background to draw from, as it involves everything from music to science. I know I want to find a way to use them- in a way that is fulfilling and also provides freedom. I know and have known for a long time, that a cubicle 9-5 existence would not serve me, or others. I also have rheumatoid arthritis which is a limiting factor for how much stress I should allow in my life. I want to be in a place in life where I can give to others, play my violin, write, and my ultimate dream- own land and work with horses.
I am not afraid to work, and I am also willing to work that “cubicle” job for a time, and do what is necessary to accomplish my goals. I just don't want to be sucked in. I want to apply the principles in the 4HWW book, and I just want to make the best use of my time. I need some advice, because I’m about to make a move with accepting or declining a particular temp-to-hire receptionist job.
I’m willing to do my homework and develop a new career. I also have no idea about what kind of a business I should have (I'm enjoying this process in the book), but I know I can communicate, write, and interface with people, and I know as I continue to research and network I will know how to make it happen. So, there’s my situation. Thank you again so very much for your time. Any help is greatly appreciated.:) Since I'm new to the site, I will also be researching on here a lot too, and hopefully pick up a lot of good suggestions from other posters. Thanks again! :)
** sorry I just realized this should be posted in the other thread, for "getting started" and I didn't see it before. But- I'm open to suggestions regardless.
So I'm completely starting over. I'm unemployed because I just recently got out of school, and I am in a rather critical situation with debt from student loans and living expenses. So, immediate income is vital. That's the downside. But the upside is, I have this kind of blank-slate. I’m dreamlining, and working through the book, but none of the examples seem to fit an unemployed and in-debt inexperienced person. Currently, I’m with a temp agency, but I could do temp-to-permanent, or apply for a higher-profile, more involved job outside of the temp agency. My idea with the temp work was that it was less involved, therefore affording me an opportunity to focus on starting a new business on the side. I have no idea what that business will bet yet and I have no business training whatsoever, and I have never even done bookkeeping before. But I’m not worried about finding inspiration or motivation. I just want to know what the best next move would be for me.
So, am I in a good position, because I’m already unemployed, and therefore never have to worry about extricating myself from a job in the first place, or, in order to fit the immediate need for income, should I take a job somewhere, anywhere, and if so, should it be any kind of job, or something really challenging? But I can also see how accepting an interim job that is unfocused might be a real step in the wrong direction for a number of reasons, one being that I would not want to lose momentum. But it would also be easy to leave such a position as soon as things picked up. If a large part of the message in the 4HWW is to free myself from such a job, do I really want to apply in the first place? That being said, I also realize that another emphasis in the book is working remotely, and not only just owning your own business, so I do understand that.
Am I at a good point to just try to tough it out, and do violin gigs (I play violin) to pay the bills and work on developing a business, or would it be better to just take a position somewhere and develop my 4HWW on the side? I plan on getting married within the next 2 years as well, so I want to solidify my business as soon as possible.
I have so much in my background to draw from, as it involves everything from music to science. I know I want to find a way to use them- in a way that is fulfilling and also provides freedom. I know and have known for a long time, that a cubicle 9-5 existence would not serve me, or others. I also have rheumatoid arthritis which is a limiting factor for how much stress I should allow in my life. I want to be in a place in life where I can give to others, play my violin, write, and my ultimate dream- own land and work with horses.
I am not afraid to work, and I am also willing to work that “cubicle” job for a time, and do what is necessary to accomplish my goals. I just don't want to be sucked in. I want to apply the principles in the 4HWW book, and I just want to make the best use of my time. I need some advice, because I’m about to make a move with accepting or declining a particular temp-to-hire receptionist job.
I’m willing to do my homework and develop a new career. I also have no idea about what kind of a business I should have (I'm enjoying this process in the book), but I know I can communicate, write, and interface with people, and I know as I continue to research and network I will know how to make it happen. So, there’s my situation. Thank you again so very much for your time. Any help is greatly appreciated.:) Since I'm new to the site, I will also be researching on here a lot too, and hopefully pick up a lot of good suggestions from other posters. Thanks again! :)
** sorry I just realized this should be posted in the other thread, for "getting started" and I didn't see it before. But- I'm open to suggestions regardless.