Life Is Not Purgatory
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Stages of Dismissal
The first stage after being dismissed from a long-time position is can best be described as 'Dazed and Confused'. At first I had thought that 'Stunned' was stage one, and confused was stage two. But given the amount of fluctuation between the two over the past day and a half they were simply one stage.
Star told me yesterday I was the most relaxed she'd seen me in years. I'd have to agree byt thats me into stage two: 'Contemplation'. I've been thinking about what I want to do - the problem is everytime I sit and think about it I get more ideas, and thate doesnt help narrow the field any. I guess I'll jsut have to make a list and hope clarity is a future stage. So here is the list so far:
Hospitality - Lets face it. I can easily make this my career. I can make good money at it, network and use it as a springboard into politics.
Education - I think I would make a good social studies teacher, and guidance counsellor. I also think in addition to being good at it - I'd enjoy it.
Police - Although I do not meet the physical requirements for the EPS if I deceid this is what I want to do I can get into shape and have laser surgery to meet the vision requirements.
Politics - I could run as an MLA this election and use the next three weeks to campaign as an Independent. No chance of winning but my name would be out there.
Humanitarian - Every now and then I feel the urge to drop everything and head overseas with the Red Cross, World Vision or others into places where I can help. Although I don't admit it much - I'm a really big softy and this may be right up my alley.
Oil Field - Heck, It's not rewarding at all but I know enough people that I can get a job to make a ton of money to pay for Education, etc. I don't drink much or do dope so it's not like I'm going to squander it all in camp.
Thats my list for now... I'll add more later.
The first stage after being dismissed from a long-time position is can best be described as 'Dazed and Confused'. At first I had thought that 'Stunned' was stage one, and confused was stage two. But given the amount of fluctuation between the two over the past day and a half they were simply one stage.
Star told me yesterday I was the most relaxed she'd seen me in years. I'd have to agree byt thats me into stage two: 'Contemplation'. I've been thinking about what I want to do - the problem is everytime I sit and think about it I get more ideas, and thate doesnt help narrow the field any. I guess I'll jsut have to make a list and hope clarity is a future stage. So here is the list so far:
Hospitality - Lets face it. I can easily make this my career. I can make good money at it, network and use it as a springboard into politics.
Education - I think I would make a good social studies teacher, and guidance counsellor. I also think in addition to being good at it - I'd enjoy it.
Police - Although I do not meet the physical requirements for the EPS if I deceid this is what I want to do I can get into shape and have laser surgery to meet the vision requirements.
Politics - I could run as an MLA this election and use the next three weeks to campaign as an Independent. No chance of winning but my name would be out there.
Humanitarian - Every now and then I feel the urge to drop everything and head overseas with the Red Cross, World Vision or others into places where I can help. Although I don't admit it much - I'm a really big softy and this may be right up my alley.
Oil Field - Heck, It's not rewarding at all but I know enough people that I can get a job to make a ton of money to pay for Education, etc. I don't drink much or do dope so it's not like I'm going to squander it all in camp.
Thats my list for now... I'll add more later.
