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RE: 27 and still no career - 11/20/2008 4:55:22 PM
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Roberta_
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I think it would be a great idea to talk to a career counselor.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 11/21/2008 4:29:39 AM
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It doesn't mean that you need to have a job to have a career, try exploring the Internet and you can earn something yourself that you can call a career. I'm still 28 but I have a career in Internet marketing.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 11/23/2008 3:33:30 PM
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I am 31 and back in school. My problem is that I enjoy so many different things that it was always hard to decide on what I wanted to do for a living.
In all honesty, it's still hard to decide!
But my point is that it is never too late to start. Life is a journey - and I've even seen people in their 70s in college classes!
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/1/2008 11:59:29 AM
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I struggle with this issue right now as we speak as well.
From what I have been able to gather thus far (at age 28 myself) is that some people are blessed with working at something they are passionate about and enjoy, others don't always receive that blessing.
Whats even more interesting is that prior to the 20th century, most people simply took what they could get, or came into something that made them alot of money by chance. We wouldn't even be talking about this 200 years ago, b/c most didn't have any 'choices'.
I myself graduated a couple years ago and am working in my field, but finding that I just go thru the motions and don't really enjoy and get passionate about what I'm doing. 
I make decent money right now, and with a new baby and wife that wants to look for a new job herself, I'm not ready to move onto something new yet. Nor would I since I haven't been in this position at least a couple years. I have been at my current job about 6 months. I was in a lower level position before for a year, so this was a definate advancement. And I needed the increased income.
My advice would be to pray and ask God what he truly wants you to do, or what might be the source of your discontentment with your current path.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/1/2008 12:21:29 PM
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all.consuming.fire
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RadioRobert..
Congrats on the new baby! Yeah I think you pretty much hit it on the nail here when you said that some people are blessed with wroking at something they are passioante about and enjoy while others do not receive that blessing. Even now I dont see myself as having any career....at best I might get a job that I am okay with that pays the bills. Its just not in the stars for me to have that career I guess. I had to stop myself becasue I was making it an idol and something that I wanted so badly, but could not attain. I would see other people my age doing it and wondered why not me? But I am better at it now. I have turned it over to God and whatever He does with me is find with me at this point. THanks for sharing your story, I got you and your wife are blessed.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/1/2008 4:36:15 PM
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radiorobert
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Good to hear you've turned it over to him!
You'll find something your happy with sooner or later. For me, yes I admit it's hard not to get kind of depressed about it. I have finally come to the realization that in my working life, I'm really looking for something that carries with it money and passion/fun. Gee...that's pretty vague, I know, not to mention self-serving. But I know God must have a ministry planned for me as well, and I'm praying about that too.
I'm praying for that opportunity to do something I'm excited about.
The things I find I do get excited about are unfortunately, with the exception of one thing, not related to my current job path right now.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/2/2008 2:50:49 AM
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The things I find I do get excited about are unfortunately, with the exception of one thing, not related to my current job path right now.
A beloved mentor, Gary North, says that our vocation is the one thing we can do better than almost anybody else, the one task it would be the hardest to find someone else to do.
Our job is what puts groceries on the table.
Our goal is to do our job well enough so that someday we can do our vocation full-time.
Imagine what it could mean for God's glory if people funded retirements ASAP, so that they could do missions work, for example!
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/2/2008 8:37:56 AM
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all.consuming.fire
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Hmm yeah I see what you guys are saying.
Right now its very much akward because I dont have a job, and I dont have school either. Im just kind of waiting to see what Gods next move for me is going to be. Since I just got here in the U.K. I have been trying to use my undergraduate in Psychology, but the economy is really slow. So no job ofers. I have been to banks, and agencies, and still nothing yet. I am also awaiting my transcripts from the U.S to see if the Univeristy of Northampton is going to accept me or not. So right now I am pretty much doing nothing but waiting and praying to God to be in control of these matters. I dont want to go down the wrong path again, or take the long way as I usally do when things are left in my hands.
I really dont know where my life is headed, wish I could say I knew, but I cant. I was not expecting to move half way around the world, but I did. But knowing God, He always has something up His sleeve for us if we trust HIm enough. I trust HIm enough today to know that He wont let me down.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/4/2008 2:07:56 AM
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I was 31 when I started work in HR, so you can start a career at any time! :)
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/5/2008 12:12:07 PM
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So right now I am pretty much doing nothing but waiting and praying to God to be in control of these matters.
Something in psychology:
currently, with no job, you could be reading research articles on your favorite area.
or you could be volunteering with some organization, or church. on weekends so it does not interfere with job-search/interviewing time.
or write an agenda for yourself: what are the types of jobs I would ultimately be happy with? what knowledge or skills would they need? How can I work in that direction?
For example: If grad education is necessary for your future goals, then you could begin practicing for the grad record exam (the SAT for many grad programs incl psychology). A practice book costs less than $20 US, and should last you one to two months of steady practice. Then, when this future that you imagine you should be waiting for begins to come closer in time, you will happen to be ready for it - you will have great GRE scores for a grad school app.
in the meantime: look at your life as if you had a 40-hour-per-week job. what are you doing? Watching TV? Playing video games? Surfing the net? Or whatever else: if so, you are NOT simlpy waiting. You are planning and getting ready for your future by watching tv, or playing video games, or surfing the net.
Once you look at it that way, you might decide to substitute something better than watching tv as a plan for your future. Even one hour per week is a change in the right direction.
bottom line: do something.
changing your view of life from "waiting" to "doing-while-waiting," or to "preparing," will have a great effect on the rest of your life.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/5/2008 5:48:37 PM
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all.consuming.fire
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Row 1...Yes you are right and you have some really great points here. I JUST got a small seasonal job here where I live that is going on for the month of Dec. So I am doing something now. It just happened like a few days ago. In the mean time I am thinking a lot about what EXACTLY THE LORD WANTS ME TO DO. I know I wont be waiting for ever. I will take what you said into consideration and start heading toward the right direction. Thanks for your advice, really appreciate it.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/5/2008 8:43:07 PM
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Well, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but I've gone through what you are going through. I got a BA in marketing and was all set to jump into the marketing field. But God had other plans. Now I'm moving into being a writer. A big jump from marketing, huh? I'd say, stay in school, get the degree and then see what doors open for you. Plus a degree is useful in the working force. God's blessings!!!
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I am a 27 year old Masters student in business. My life for the past few years has been very rough and unsettled. I dont know what God wants me to do with my life. I thought I would know by now and have it together but dont. How do you know your calling? I choose business becasue I thought it would be a SMART field to get into. Now I am in debt and am not sure I am passionate about school and business after all. Do I just finish and see what God does with my degree. So confused. I feel too far into things and I dont even know I like business.
Any advice? I guess we are not to make our careers ( or in my case lackthereof) our mission but rather make God our mission in life. But seriously I need to get it together before I turn thirty becasue I this point I am playing around. Please pray God would show me what He has planned for me and that I would trust Him and accept whatever it is. I feel unfullfilled in this area and wonder if I should just drop it and get married and have kids...if that would be better for me. What to do?
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/10/2008 2:07:20 AM
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The people who are successfully doing what they love at a young age were often encouraged to do so at home. Positions of prestige and wealth were not the focus, but merely doing what they excelled at instead. The financial spoils come eventually if the heart is happily involved. I've utilized this tactic with my daughter and she's found her passion in life at seventeen. But, as others have stated it is never too late.
Your skills in psychology could be utilized for social service organizations or even with your local church. Many people are often seeking someone that can listen and offer support. You would be able to take advantage of your education while displaying your faith as well to those you encountered.
As for school, it is not uncommon to try several things in life. An MBA does not require you to work in a business capacity for an employer. The problem solving skills and financial acumen you'll develop can be exploited laterally in a variety of ways.
Keep in mind, God opens and closes doors. If He desires for you to do this He will provide what is necessary for you to continue. My daughter found a wonderful book you might enjoy. It is very hands on and addresses the very questions you've raised but does so from a Christian standpoint.
The Christian's Career Journey: Finding the Job God Designed for You
http://www.amazon.com/Christians-Career-Journey-Finding-Designed/dp/1593575181/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228892692&sr=8-1
Best of luck!
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/15/2008 10:12:20 AM
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all.consuming.fire
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I totally agree with you novitiate. I think we should do what we love to do and not worry about money or the position itself. When I was younger I remember I loved doing ministry with my local church. I was about 17 or so just lke your daughter. I think I want to return to that because that is where my heart is at.
I have been buys lately. Just a quick update. I have been calling Theology Schools left and right. I have found two that are particularly good. The Lond School of THeology and St. Johns which is a college in Nottingham U.K. I am sending my transcripts from my undergraduate work to them both right now. I could use some prayer for this because they are going to look at my major in psychology and minor in religious studies to see if I have enough religious education to be able to apply for the M.A in Theology. Oh how I pray I do. Both the schools said that if I dont I am going to have to start all over and do the B.A. all over again. I really really dont want to do this and pray for a special grace to be upon me and my transcripts when they read them. I pray it gets to the right hands and that I can just get into the Masters Program without having to start anything all over again. Oh how I pray for this. Both programs are only a year long so if all goes well I should be done in on year considering I dont have to start all over again (which I wont). If I have to start all over again, I will just assume its not for me an move on to something else.
Please pray that Gods grace and favor would be upon me if THIS is His will. Thank you.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/15/2008 9:48:53 PM
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The Lond School of THeology and St. Johns which is a college in Nottingham U.K.
St Johns is a Anglican college - didn't know if you knew that, or if it might be a problem for you at all.
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/15/2008 9:52:11 PM
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Btw there are plenty of other Bible Colleges in the UK, if that's what you're looking for. Here's one in my neck of the woods, for example:
Moorlands Bible College
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RE: 27 and still no career - 12/16/2008 8:43:22 AM
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all.consuming.fire
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hahaha...I didnt know that. I dont even know what Anglicans really stand for. I was leaning toward London School of Theology though myself. I know my research on these schools has only just begun and that there are plenty of theology schools out here. Thanks =)
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