Time to Think Differently
The world is not as simple as it once was: Go to university (or not), quickly acquire an entry level job with the prospect of upward mobility that does not require a college degree and five years' experience and stay at that job until retirement.
True success has always come about through hard work and will continue to. Although there is benefit and positive experiences to be gained from helping another to achieve their dreams by working for their company and meeting their overall goals, there is definitely greater satisfaction to be obtained by accomplishing one's own life work.
Often, as others put us into boxes, we do the same to ourselves. Society tells us that there is one specific way to get to B from A. But what if A is not sustainable or B is overburdened? Or what if the bridge linking the two becomes broken over time? It is important for all of us to realise and remember that our individual skills and unique qualities have merit. Secondly, we may need to actively use each individual gift and talent to self-sustain ourselves and our families, particularly if the door into the career field has not opened or has turned into a revolving door with technical issues. Finally, we need to accept that we have not failed or have not done enough if we find ourselves taking on more than one role in order to obtain an income.
Having multiple jobs can be construed as something the struggling parent does to just barely make ends meet. However, when understood and properly executed, having multiple jobs can actually be freeing while providing enjoyment. Enjoyment because the multiple jobs you are now doing to sustain yourself involve things that genuinely interest you--elements that you are passionate about and involving tasks you enjoy doing, no matter how tedious.
Of course it won't be an easy task but then neither is the conventional employment route of one application amidst hundreds and the odd interview.
I came across the video below from Paul C. Brunson via LinkedIn.
"But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day" Deuteronomy 8:18.
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