Life is funny...I was already to hit the 'work world' again, with my practicum for school. In 8 short weeks I was to graduate. My future was simple. Finish school. Graduate. Find a summer job. Then back to school in the fall, for photography. But like most things the future is unpredictable...I moved back to Fredericton, reluctantly and temporarily, plans of heading back to Woodstock for the summer (so long as I wasn't offered a job for the summer). But the straight and narrow I was on has lead to a fork in the road...
To my left I see another year of school, finish a 3rd year at NBCC Woodstock, with a diploma as a Journalist and a certificate as a Photographer.
But to my right I see a (potentially) cushy job as a Photographer being paid and trained, likely including benefits and decent pay.
There are pros and cons to either path. I feel as if I want to turn and run back to where I came from, but the earth has vanished behind me and I can only stare at the future hoping a sign pops up and tells me just which way to go...
It will all work out, I know it will...it has to! But until it does I'll be lost in thought(nothing new), thinking of all the different options and situations that would and could arise...
I have at least four weeks to make my decision because anything before that will be cutting into my school work (sort of)...what to do, what to do...
So you have two great opportunities. That's a good thing, remember. Will the other job not wait for you to finish and complete your certificate? That sucks.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a whole lot of life experience, so this is just my intuition and opinion. You should look into the company who wants to hire you; who will be training you, what kind of track record do they have? If you take the job, what other kinds of things could you have learned from taking the course? I doubt you'd learn as much from the job as you would at college.
I think you just need to ask a lot of questions, and follow your OWN intuition. Whatever you choose, you'll make it work :)
Selfishly, and I make no bones about it, I want you to come back to Woodstock; however, I know that may not happen.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing about decisions is that they have a way of working out.
My suspicion is that you already know what you really want to do, and you should follow your gut.
Remember that nothing is permanent and everything is a learning experience. I'm going to stop giving corny, clichéd advice now.
MISS YOU!
I made the first step, I went to the studio and left a message...he can call me.
ReplyDeleteAbby: Thanks...I actually know a fair amount about the job and company. I know the boss, he is good friends with my aunt and uncle. it's just a matter of deciding what is right for me...not as easy as it sounds. :(
Kate, I am think I know what I want, but at the same time I don't...it doesn't even make sence...FML. on the other hand I have two full weeks at the CBC for the summer and that takes me to July 10... I MISSSS YOU TOOO!!!
Whatever decision you make needs to be what YOU want.
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And like Katelin - I'd love to have you back for another year, but if you decide do go to Harvey, I'd totally understand and be just as proud of you as I am now.
:)