Present Career, Career Interest Or
...with the hopes of being useful to the world, by advancing the art which it is his lot to exercise; and for that end he must necessarily consider the whole extent of its application, and the whole weight of its importance." Samuel Johnson. I believe what Samuel Johnson has to say is extremely important. To truly feel valuable in today's work environment I am convinced that not only does a person need the will to succeed but equally important have a love for work. With that simple combination I believe I am making a contribution to society. I believe that as individuals making the proper career choices, examining them, and preparing for new career interests is sometimes overlooked and not emphasized enough.
I did not start my present career out of the gate. I first joined the workforce in construction. I had the ability at the end of the day to look back and see what I had accomplished and was able to feel satisfied. At the time I was content with the compensation I was earning. Unfortunately, or beneficial for me I was beginning to wake up experiencing lower back pains due to the heavy lifting that I was required to perform everyday. As a young man I decided I was too young for pains and knew I had to reexamine my current career choice.
Was I truly satisfied with my current career? I had always imagined myself as being a successful individual. I excelled in school and at sports and had always assumed that someday I would have a fulfilling career. Due to the pain and the realization that this was not what I wanted for a lifelong career I began to search for other opportunities. That was when I was introduced to Wireless Communication Sales. A career that is allowing me personal satisfaction of seeing a job well done and compensation that is allowing me to live comfortably.
In my present career as a Wireless Consultant for...
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