When I was growing up I envisioned that I would have the perfect career. I knew from a young age that I wanted to work in television. But life happens and things change and work wise I’m not doing anything remotely close to my childhood dreams. What seems like forever has only been a few years but I’ve looked high and low for a fresh and new start as well as establishing a career for myself.

I feel like I’m in a post graduate rut where no matter how many jobs I apply to or if I advance in my education I will be stuck in my same position. One of the reasons why I wanted to write for The Odyssey was to have a creative outlet as well as using it as a resume builder. I’m glad that I have this opportunity because I can for one share my thoughts, ideas and opinions with the world. And two because it allows me a creative outlet and to be able to express myself and to do something that I enjoy.

While I desperately want to find a career, I can thrive in I’m also a little terrified to move on. There are times when I wish that I had a time machine, so that I could go back and do things differently. That way I could right my wrongs, but I’m also thankful for the choices I’ve made because it’s made me stronger and I can share my experiences with others.

No one gives you handbook on how to raise children, be the perfect spouse and definitely not how to get through college or adulthood. But were put into these situations to learn and grow.

Even if you can’t be a reporter for a local networks or big network. Find a way around that and make a YouTube channel focusing on your talents and interests. So don’t give up, life is too short to spend the rest of your life doing something that you don’t enjoy.

Some people say to go for a job depending on the pay. But teachers love what they do and they certainly aren’t in it for the money. For me, it’s about being happy in the job/career that I’m in. I can’t spend the rest of my life doing something that I’m less than thrilled about no matter how much money I make.

I know that there are so many things that I can be great at, I just need someone to take a chance on me. I also know that anyone reading this is capable of many amazing things. Don’t let defeat and disappointments stop you from achieving your dreams and goals.