It's no secret that I'm hard at it hunting for a job here in Honkers and that to my dismay - I'm not having much luck. I'm fortunate enough to have an infinite amount of time on my hands daily which means I've been pondering a few kind of big and sometimes scary questions about my career and its direction, which I'm not finding all that easy to answer.
I've enjoyed the jobs I've had so far (physio, very short stint in e-commerce, healthcare strategy/project management/relationship building/Public Health Masters blah blah) but I can't say I've ever loved my job. I've never jumped out of bed punching the air with excitement over my day ahead at work. Don't get me wrong, I've always found it satisfying knowing I was doing a job that was really helping people, supporting people to get the most out of their lives by being healthy, mobile, functional. I've had some life-changing moments which I'll never forget and I wouldn't change them for the world. But all in all and after 7 years in the industry (and I'm stealing this word from a few fellow bloggers because it just describes the feeling soooo well) - I just feel kinda meh about it.
I get oh so jealous when I hear people say how much they love their jobs - I just can't really imagine what that's like. I'm also quite sure there's a hell of a lot of people out there like me that are somewhat mediocre about what takes up rather too large a proportion of their lives.
I've been searching for jobs in the healthcare industry because that's the logical thing to do. It's where my experience is, what I have skills and knowledge of. So that is what I should do, isn't it? I've just invested a lot of time and money in my masters so I should really put it to use in the right industry, shouldn't I? But is it what I really want to do? Is that really what will get me air punching in the morning? Does anyone even do that? I get worried that I'm just one of those people that gets bored after a while and that needs a change of environment to keep me interested. So do I just need a new job in healthcare? Or do I need a whole new job in a whole new industry?
Oh so many questions and oh so zero answers.
I feel like I'm at a real turning point. I could decide that no - I'm going to be safe, stick with what I know, what I've learnt, what I've educated myself in and press on for a role in healthcare, in a pharmaceutical company, a hospital. Or I could decide that yes, I want a career change. I want to use my love for writing, my love for homewares, furniture, my love for being organised, for making things happen, for being with young and old, creative, inspiring people.
But seriously, how do I answer that question?
Lately I've seen a few friends of mine (hello BabyMac, hello NP) really change their lives, making big decisions, taking big risks, not really knowing how it was going to work out but knowing that something wasn't quite right AND being gutsy enough to do something about it. I really admire that quality in people and am starting to think maybe I should take a leaf out of their books?
New city, new life, new friends - new career?
4 comments:
I think you should look at doing an interior design course..then getting into the industry with some "hands on" work either in the retail sector or working for some fabulous design studio???? You are stylish after all.....and then you get the added benefit of being able to assist people in spending their money!!!
You can then write about your adventures on your blog...set up an amazing on-line store with a fabulous new range of homewares sold exclusively...you get to travel back to London and Paris( European fix!!) to source all your new and amazing designs....
Whaddya reckon???? I'd buy a Holmewood design for sure....
Well you've talked me into thinking you need a change. Try something new I say and blog all about it! :) Seriously you've obviously got something tried and trusted to fall back on, so why not explore another option, give yourself a year sabbatical of sorts and see where you end up. Sounds exciting! Sonia
Ahh yes... to wake up punching the air each morning. All I can say is Hong Kong is THE place to try new things... there is an incredible amount of opportunity here and people do take your call and listen to what you have to say. I'd really investigate both and see what falls into place. Amazing things can happen here with less competition and a great work ethic. Keep us posted! x
Bridgie - you just summarised my thoughts exactly! You have a willing busyness partner in Sydney. Perhaps we can start an import/expot business between the 2 countries! Fab designer stuff of course! Then we can just drink Lattes (soy if you prefer) and make things look pretty - i like the sound of that! xx
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