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Getting older. I think I just got to a point where I couldn't pursue something that didn't make me happy..
Sometimes the job comes to you. I stumbled across mine. I was good at it, had fantastic managers, worked for a terrific firm, and was offered opportunities to progress that I took advantage of. I made an effort to be a lifelong learner. I reinvented myself several times in order to become indispensible, and I've been here for 34 years.
I relied on what I knew about myself at the time. I was fairly good in math in high school. I was assigned to the advanced math track. Because my father was an engineer, I intended to pursue a career in engineering, but I wasn't sure what type of engineer I felt I'd be good at. Industrial Engineering turned out to be more math-oriented than the other fields, so I chose that path.
I've always enjoyed reading and have done so since I was a child. Then, at an early age, I began to write stories. I planned to be a writer of some type, so I majored in English in college. Instead, I became an editor and have worked in various capacities for numerous firms for over 30 years.
I grew up in a working-class home, and whether my parents stated it or not, I learnt that you should have a job with a guaranteed income, health insurance, and retirement. I wanted to be a fiction writer or a musician, but those careers didn't fit the bill. Instead, I became a nurse because I thought I'd make excellent money, have steady job with nice benefits, and a flexible schedule. And that is exactly what has happened to me.
I used a lot of trial and error. I discovered my values. Making money for other people isn't something I'm interested in. My passion is to protect the interests of companies. My interest is in helping others in resolving problems and setting objectives. I choose my working hours and dedicate my attention to assisting individuals who are facing a systemic hurdle to overcome.
I tried the "follow your passion" thing we were all sold growing up and kept getting taken advantage of by employers. I realized that what I wanted was a career that made use of my expertise and paid well. It's actually nice to find fulfillment outside what I do for work.