Comments on: Overwhelmed with possibilities when plotting your career? Try this approach http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:12:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dayflyer http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Dayflyer Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:33:37 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-401 Many people seem to think their career decision is in some way commiting them forever, while in reality they're likely to work in several different career areas, by choice or necessity. If a job will help you acquire a skill set you need, or get to a place you want to live or experience, it's worth considering - but as a piece of the overall jigsaw that makes up your life. Stop worrying about whether it's the right decision, and get on with capturing the positives out of the experience! Many people seem to think their career decision is in some way commiting them forever, while in reality they’re likely to work in several different career areas, by choice or necessity.

If a job will help you acquire a skill set you need, or get to a place you want to live or experience, it’s worth considering – but as a piece of the overall jigsaw that makes up your life.

Stop worrying about whether it’s the right decision, and get on with capturing the positives out of the experience!

]]> By: topseekrit http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-402 topseekrit Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:36:32 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-402 Pam, I know this is late but men this almost described my ideal life - I would LOVE to be a back up dancer for Beyonce or Janet Jackson, LOL. I dunno about living in Boston though, somewhere close to home but much bigger like Costa Rica or something. Anyway, this is a spot-on post. I was very scattered in 2008 with my goals, trying to do too much. Now I'm working on simplifying and getting one step closer to the life I want to live. It certainly isn't easy! Pam,

I know this is late but men this almost described my ideal life – I would LOVE to be a back up dancer for Beyonce or Janet Jackson, LOL. I dunno about living in Boston though, somewhere close to home but much bigger like Costa Rica or something.

Anyway, this is a spot-on post. I was very scattered in 2008 with my goals, trying to do too much. Now I’m working on simplifying and getting one step closer to the life I want to live. It certainly isn’t easy!

]]> By: Sciennetguru http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-403 Sciennetguru Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:09:37 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-403 The blog is not bed:) The blog is not bed:)

]]> By: Mark R http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Mark R Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:53:16 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-404 Pam, Another great post. As I am moving toward independence, I find that the one think that trips me up is the money. I would make the recommendation that you first of all always plan to leave the job you are currently occupying. This allows you to make a habit of saving for the future, whether you create it or it is thrust upon you.. Secondly, for a day or so live the life you want. Attend events you aspire to be a part of, practice your craft, maybe even change your look or attire. Even participate under an assumed name. Be the dream Become who you want to be! Determine if it is all you think it is, then act upon it. POWER ON--Mark www.atomicpenny.com Pam,

Another great post. As I am moving toward independence, I find that the one think that trips me up is the money.

I would make the recommendation that you first of all always plan to leave the job you are currently occupying. This allows you to make a habit of saving for the future, whether you create it or it is thrust upon you..

Secondly, for a day or so live the life you want. Attend events you aspire to be a part of, practice your craft, maybe even change your look or attire. Even participate under an assumed name.

Be the dream

Become who you want to be!

Determine if it is all you think it is, then act upon it.

POWER ON–Mark

http://www.atomicpenny.com

]]> By: Kristina http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Kristina Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:24:45 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-405 Thank you so much for this great post! It helped me to write advice for our community, here: http://biztropolis.ning.com/profiles/blogs/pitfalls-on-the-road-to-career Thank you so much for this great post! It helped me to write advice for our community, here: http://biztropolis.ning.com/profiles/blogs/pitfalls-on-the-road-to-career

]]> By: Pamela Slim http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Pamela Slim Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:38:12 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-406 @Emily - so glad it is timely and useful! @Kathryn - I hope she feels better about choices, including if she sleeps on your couch ;) @Marsha - I think we can really beat ourselves up for taking jobs/gigs that may not meet all our criteria. Done strategically, it can be great move! @Andy - flattery will get you everywhere. As for your son, tell him Jay Z is on speed dial, so there will be no prob making intro to backup dancers. ;) @Lisa - if it ain't fun, why do it? :) @Debbie - thanks! Good to see you here, happy new year! @Matthew - I agree, that which you measure tends to get done. @Diane - I am so glad it helped. As often happens, when writing a post, I get tons of questions on said topic. Cosmic reinforcement, surely! :) -Pam @Emily – so glad it is timely and useful!
@Kathryn – I hope she feels better about choices, including if she sleeps on your couch ;)
@Marsha – I think we can really beat ourselves up for taking jobs/gigs that may not meet all our criteria. Done strategically, it can be great move!
@Andy – flattery will get you everywhere. As for your son, tell him Jay Z is on speed dial, so there will be no prob making intro to backup dancers. ;)
@Lisa – if it ain’t fun, why do it? :)
@Debbie – thanks! Good to see you here, happy new year!
@Matthew – I agree, that which you measure tends to get done.
@Diane – I am so glad it helped. As often happens, when writing a post, I get tons of questions on said topic. Cosmic reinforcement, surely! :)

-Pam

]]> By: Diane Whiddon-Brown http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Diane Whiddon-Brown Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:24:45 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-407 This is a great exercise, Pam. I'm currently in the middle of some huge business and life changes and I've been struggling with being overwhelmed by all the options and directions I could go in. This was a great thing to do to help center me a bit. Thanks! This is a great exercise, Pam. I’m currently in the middle of some huge business and life changes and I’ve been struggling with being overwhelmed by all the options and directions I could go in. This was a great thing to do to help center me a bit. Thanks!

]]> By: Matthew Markee http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Matthew Markee Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:27:17 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-408 Timely post for those thinking of professional New Years resolutions. The chart example also emphasizes that that which is measured gets done! Hold yourself accountable for taking steps in the direction of your goal. Timely post for those thinking of professional New Years resolutions. The chart example also emphasizes that that which is measured gets done! Hold yourself accountable for taking steps in the direction of your goal.

]]> By: Debbie Weil http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Debbie Weil Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:40:54 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-409 This is brilliant! Thanks This is brilliant! Thanks

]]> By: Lisa Cummings http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2009/01/05/overwhelmed-with-possibilities-when-plotting-your-career-try-this-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-410 Lisa Cummings Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:51:35 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=28#comment-410 I love your practical ideas, and I plan to put several of them to use. Thanks for infusing fun too. I love your practical ideas, and I plan to put several of them to use. Thanks for infusing fun too.

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