Sunday, December 9, 2007

You are in charge

I am grateful to have been able to share my journey with you, and hope my advice has been helpful.

Each person's experience after college is different, and it's up to you to drive the direction your life takes. Don't expect to find your dream job right out of school, but learn from your experiences so that you can guide the development of your career. It will be you and you alone that is responsible for your career, so take charge and be proactive. Continually assess the pros and cons of your job so that you can make informed decisions when new opportunities arise.

And don't forget the importance of balance in both your life and work -- work will be always be there tomorrow. Sometimes it's better to step back and really think about what is the priority in your life.

Good luck!

1 comment:

Scott Robichaud said...

I randomly googled you...and look what I found. You being all professional and giving out advice!

Nice work avoiding being sucked into the auto industry....

make sure to hook up with a solid parish...once a worried father, always a worried father....

peace be with you emily,

-scott