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How long have you been working for and do you like your current career?
I am a Senior in high school
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Larry’s Answer
I'm 62 years old and have been working since I was 12 starting with mowing lawns in the summer and other odd jobs. Worked in a nursing home as a certified nursing assistant, went in the military and did admin work after the military not many jobs in my hometown so started as an asst manager at a convenience store, then a grocery store, drove delivery truck, division supervisor for an entry door manufacturer, and then sales rep for that company, assistant manager at big box retail for about 20 years and now 5 years at Verizon. Sort of forced into retail management due to lack of options, but I have learned a great deal about working with people and have completed my BS in Business management. Enjoy working for Verizon as I am able to still work with people and also able to make a decent living whille working at home.
Larry, thank you!
Patrick
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Richard J (Rich)’s Answer
Hi - Not to top Larry above - but I am 68 and started volunteer work when I was 11 - then started paying jobs when I was 15 - and I am still working. Work is exiting as it is not only about you but about the company or cause you are supporting with getting paid or volunteer. You have to view this as you are working to make a living - yes - but to also contribute to the success of the organization and those around you. So, I have been working a long time and really enjoyed the multiple, multiple things I have done because I had the mindset of it not only being about me, but about the bigger things around me. This played out the most when I was in the US Air Force - I found I am a lifetime public servent.
Anyway - yes I have been working a long time, get motivated by the work and those around me, and enjoyed my multiple careers
I hope this helps
Anyway - yes I have been working a long time, get motivated by the work and those around me, and enjoyed my multiple careers
I hope this helps
Thanks for the help.
Patrick
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Laura’s Answer
Hi Patrick,
I have been working at my current job for 10 years now, however I have been working for approximately 29 years from my first job as a camp counselor. I have had experience doing many different jobs and was able to determine what I liked and what I was interested in doing and that is what led me to my career that I am in now. I work with people everyday that teach me new things and make me strive to continue to learn and improve my skills. I have been able to help people within their career choices and work towards their goals and I believe that being able to help others is really what is important to me when it comes to my career path. No matter what I am doing I want to be able to help others along the way.
I have been working at my current job for 10 years now, however I have been working for approximately 29 years from my first job as a camp counselor. I have had experience doing many different jobs and was able to determine what I liked and what I was interested in doing and that is what led me to my career that I am in now. I work with people everyday that teach me new things and make me strive to continue to learn and improve my skills. I have been able to help people within their career choices and work towards their goals and I believe that being able to help others is really what is important to me when it comes to my career path. No matter what I am doing I want to be able to help others along the way.
Thanks for the help.
Patrick
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Alaine’s Answer
I started working when I was 13. I worked for Burger King and quickly moved up to manager by the time I was 16. It may not have been the prettiest job, but it taught me responsibility and how to balance my money. I haven't stopped working since. I did everything from working in an insurance office to working at a supermarket throughout my teens and early twenties. I joined Verizon 27 years ago and have had many different positions. As Harry said, you're not going to love every job you have, so it's important to make as many connections as you can and not be afraid to ask people questions about the work they are doing.
Exposure is extremely important. There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a career, you just really need to hone in on your passion. This makes it easier to love what you do. It will definitely take time and a lot of trial and error but if it's something you can do while you're young, it's definitely worth it.
Good luck!
Exposure is extremely important. There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a career, you just really need to hone in on your passion. This makes it easier to love what you do. It will definitely take time and a lot of trial and error but if it's something you can do while you're young, it's definitely worth it.
Good luck!
You rock! This advice is very helpful.
Patrick
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Sounak’s Answer
Try and find fun at work. That is what you have to do. Be innovative and try new things to work on in office. Try and change your profile every 2/3 years. Have been working for last 29 years and this has been my mantra to find job satisfaction. The world is full of colors don't see it black and white. Try to find the colors.
Thank you for the advice, Sounak.
Patrick
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Harry’s Answer
I have been working in my current field for 25 years. It is a better job than some of the other jobs I have done. I do like it most of the time. I do not know if you can find a job that you like all the time.
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Patrick
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Daria’s Answer
I have been working since I was 18 as my parents did not allow me to have a job until then. I started working at Kroger as a cashier while finishing high school and then I went on to work on my college campus for a few years. Once I became more stable I got another job that gave me more hours and slightly higher pay as I became more independent, that was around age 20 or 21. I moved up in that company once I graduated college at age 23. I started a new role at a new company a couple months before turning 24 and am still here. I do enjoy my role, I work in tech support and
get to help customers everyday get their equipment working. I enjoy when people call in and let me know that they have been struggling with something and I am able to help them. I also enjoy the challenge of thinking of creative solutions to problems or having to think deeply about a troubleshooting issue. I am excited to see where I can go in my career and company and continue to help customer along the way.
get to help customers everyday get their equipment working. I enjoy when people call in and let me know that they have been struggling with something and I am able to help them. I also enjoy the challenge of thinking of creative solutions to problems or having to think deeply about a troubleshooting issue. I am excited to see where I can go in my career and company and continue to help customer along the way.
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Arianna’s Answer
I started working when I was 16, so for 15 years. I've been with my current company for 8, and in my current position for just shy of a year. I struggled finding something that I wanted to do long term until my current role. I worked between food service when I was younger, sales and sales management, operations, and now finally in Marketing. I'd encourage you to continue learning a broad range of fields and positions until you find one that feels fulfilling to you!
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Ashley’s Answer
Hi Patrick!
I am a copywriter working in the Creative Marketing department of my company. I love my job and my chosen career, though it took a lot of experimentation and reflection to get here.
When I graduated high school, I decided to study English Literature and become a teacher. It was not my aspiration to be a teacher, but I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. All I knew was that I enjoyed writing and reading. By taking the teacher prep courses, I realized that this was definitely not the path I wanted to take. I didn't know what I wanted to do, but becoming a teacher was not one of my options. It was a big risk to give up my teaching certification because it's hard to find a job post-college as an English major.
To lower my risk of not finding a job, I jumped on every opportunity to get experience. I worked as a support assistant in social events at my university. I took a job tutoring elementary school children on how to write. I also tutored college students in their English courses. Near the end of my college career, I began to freelance as a copywriter for a marketing agency. I realized I loved the intersection of marketing and creative writing, so I pursued copywriting as a freelancer. After a while, I realized that freelancing was not right for me because I needed the structure, stability, and predictability of a corporate job. I was lucky enough to hire a career coach who gave me lots of advice on promoting myself online, which is how my employer discovered me.
Finding a career you love is not impossible, but in my experience, finding one involves taking a lot of risks. My advice to you is to pursue what you love but also make strategic decisions and set up backup plans in case things change and you need to pivot.
I am a copywriter working in the Creative Marketing department of my company. I love my job and my chosen career, though it took a lot of experimentation and reflection to get here.
When I graduated high school, I decided to study English Literature and become a teacher. It was not my aspiration to be a teacher, but I wasn't sure what I wanted to do. All I knew was that I enjoyed writing and reading. By taking the teacher prep courses, I realized that this was definitely not the path I wanted to take. I didn't know what I wanted to do, but becoming a teacher was not one of my options. It was a big risk to give up my teaching certification because it's hard to find a job post-college as an English major.
To lower my risk of not finding a job, I jumped on every opportunity to get experience. I worked as a support assistant in social events at my university. I took a job tutoring elementary school children on how to write. I also tutored college students in their English courses. Near the end of my college career, I began to freelance as a copywriter for a marketing agency. I realized I loved the intersection of marketing and creative writing, so I pursued copywriting as a freelancer. After a while, I realized that freelancing was not right for me because I needed the structure, stability, and predictability of a corporate job. I was lucky enough to hire a career coach who gave me lots of advice on promoting myself online, which is how my employer discovered me.
Finding a career you love is not impossible, but in my experience, finding one involves taking a lot of risks. My advice to you is to pursue what you love but also make strategic decisions and set up backup plans in case things change and you need to pivot.