But No Plan is a Plan

"At this stage in your career..."

"Entry Level."

"So, what are you doing now?"

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I did something pretty big, I left my "cushy" job in management to focus on my career. I have spent the better part of a week just browsing and inquiring about what's out there in my field. Which is pretty broad having three diverse, yet targeted degrees and skills. I haven't lost hope, the opposite actually. I have quite a few options, but with where I am now, I know at least two of my degrees will be used for what I call "Peace Projects". Things that allow me to simply create and get ideas off my chest.

This blog borderline being one of them.

When one week ago I worked my last shift at a job I was good at, paid well enough, and finally had time to breathe afterwards, (I used to dread having work because I then had to go home and tackle my homework). That stress adds on, especially when the job you're doing, isn't "what you want to be doing."

So, when I walked out that store for the last time I mentally mapped out what steps to take next. I calculated some numbers, knew how long I could "figure out what's next", and rested. I was, and still am met with the questions, "What's next?" or "What are you doing now?"

To me, these are loaded questions.

Literally, currently I am sitting at the public library, because I was tired of editing in my house.

Blog with a View.

On a grander scale, I am trying to figure out a "plan". I have tons of pictures and videos to edit for Peace Projects. Those projects, I then will turn into examples of my work, and clear my computers already limited memory.

I think ultimately, what I am doing is the equivalent of a gap year. I have been working since high school, and been in school just as long. So, where I am now, is discovering what is out there.

Should I apply to teach internationally? Should I take the money I have and move to another state? Should I just show up to jobs and inquire in-person about potential positions? But then I would have had to do the latter, so I have time and am in the location to get said job. Do I do the previous two options and then cut my time frame down further? The money I saved for these rainy days will only go so far before I would have to "sell my soul" and get back into retail.

These are just a small example of the questions I have been asking myself. So, when someone else asks me, "What are you doing now?" I have a very laissez faire attitude because in the short answer is, "I don't really have a set plan."

The long answer, well just stay tuned to see what exactly that is.