Sea Change

It is so dangerous to get completely wrapped up in your job. No one should define themselves by what position they hold, because it can go at any moment. I am always envious of those who have a vocational calling. They always know what they want to be and just have to take the steps to get there. The rest of us just have to drift around trying to figure it out. But either group has to be cautious that we don't become so consumed with our jobs that we don't have a life separate from it. Or worse, that we don't know how to live without it.

This is becoming a much larger worry than it used to be, with the state of the economy and all. I know lots of people are changing positions currently and I think we have to just focus on moving forward and taking care of ourselves and our families. Don't be so proud of where you've been, that you find it impossible to adjust to new circumstances.

Anyway, that's my two cents on careers. I just thought of it because of a couple of people I know in the midst of changes. Not that I think they need this advice, but I thought I'd put it out there just the same.