Posted by garnet71 on February 25, 2009, at 23:08:43
In reply to Re: Obama's address to Congress » Garnet71, posted by obsidian on February 25, 2009, at 16:47:32
Hi Obsidian,
"I think he's trying to be inspirational, but he's standing in front of many who oppose him in some way, in age he's younger than most of them, and he must be under tremendous pressure to prove himself (the young, bold whippersnapper that he is ;-)"
Yes, I agree those dynamics play a role. Who wouldn't be pressured by that?
"I relate to what you say about have your "self" involved in your work...leads to too many ups and downs for me I wish I could just do a job in isolation from who I am. I am trying to find a new career...something for a highly sensitive mood disordered introvert with potentially debilitating amounts of anxiety. Ideas anyone?? lol"
An artist perhaps? lol. I know what you mean. I've had several careers already and haven't finished college yet. Maybe you could look into non-profits or entrepreneurship. Those 3 interest me the most, but with my debt, student loans, and having zilch for retirement when I graduate from school, I've sort of reconsidered, although I know a social entrepreneur would be the ideal job for me.....Sometimes I think it would be nice to marry so I wouldn't have to worry about support and debt while pursing my dreams. But that's very unrealistic.
Here's a great personality/career assessment (ok you better take it since it took me forever to find the free version):
http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
This is the Meyers-Briggs version of a career/ vocational interest test, and the best one I've taken as far as information given about your assessment.
My results were SEA--social, enterprising, artistic.
You really should take it and let me know how it turns out for you. :))
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