My Zodiac sign is Pisces, so I spend a lot of time exploring alternative realities in my head. In one subset of these realities, instead of whatever my job is right now, I’m doing something else with my time. An ambition I’ve had since the university is to do a different job every day for a full year. The Dutch
Jasper, thank you. I'm reading this as I ready myself for a big job transition: from having one to not, for an unknown length of time. And appreciating the history of jobs I've had, the ones I didn't get or take, and the ones yet to come.
My first job was in a flower store, dethorning roses. When I see a bouquet today - especially one wrapped in cheap cellophane with a ribbon - I can feel the small cuts on my fingers from 25 years ago.
There are jobs I'd love to have for a week and others I imagine for "real." On my one week list there is rigger, circus performer, pro athlete, tree-topper. On my other list, I've been curious about what it would be to be a full-time writer, library director, local politician.
For the first time, I'm trying to prevent myself from imagining what's next professionally. I feel great gratitude to have the privilege to take a break in 2021. It terrifies me a bit. I've never taken a break from driving hard towards professional goals before. I'm hopeful, and curious, to see what interests me on the other side.
Jasper, thank you. I'm reading this as I ready myself for a big job transition: from having one to not, for an unknown length of time. And appreciating the history of jobs I've had, the ones I didn't get or take, and the ones yet to come.
My first job was in a flower store, dethorning roses. When I see a bouquet today - especially one wrapped in cheap cellophane with a ribbon - I can feel the small cuts on my fingers from 25 years ago.
There are jobs I'd love to have for a week and others I imagine for "real." On my one week list there is rigger, circus performer, pro athlete, tree-topper. On my other list, I've been curious about what it would be to be a full-time writer, library director, local politician.
For the first time, I'm trying to prevent myself from imagining what's next professionally. I feel great gratitude to have the privilege to take a break in 2021. It terrifies me a bit. I've never taken a break from driving hard towards professional goals before. I'm hopeful, and curious, to see what interests me on the other side.