Job and future

Ya guys
Exciting times here.
So I went for the interview and honestly, I astounded even myself with how awesome I was. Muhahaha. Ok slight exaggeration but it seems that all the years volunteering have actually helped my competency in dealing with people, especially when they too are concerned with social justice.
I must also thank my human resources course
- remember folks, at an interview, always maintain eye contact, smile, and nod. According to psych studies, this accounts for 80% of the variance in being chosen.

But seriously, it seemed like a great fit - the people were young, comfortable, mellow, yet passionate... just the way I like it. It could have gone other ways, people could have been too uptight, too in-your-face, or just too boring. Going for a job requires a fit in two ways: you suiting the organization, and the organization suiting you.

So I'm daydreaming a bit more...
this job may not translate immediately to the dollar bills, but it's something where I think I'd learn 1) leadership skills 2) social skills. And it would make use of my 1) need and ability for independent work and 2) passion for social justice.

Anyway, so I'm happy, and I'm like wow how many jobs are out there for me?

I want to be a lawyer, but somewhere along the way I'd also love to pick up a political science MA. I'd love to do something requiring travelling to post-conflict sites and start the rebuilding process. That's one of my goals. And perhaps, depending on how well I do, teach law for a bit. Write some political non-fiction. Perhaps pick up a counselling MA as well. And maybe... just maybe... when I'm like 50, go into politics. But that's much later...
What I'm wanting to do soon is some volunteering for the environment... get up to speed on environmental issues around the world and do my part... in Iceland, India, Peru, Russia...

I know I said I was going to go to Korea but I realized that I didn't have much to learn there, only a paycheck to receive.
I don't want to teach bratty children English. I don't want to be surrounded by Koreans for 1 year. I don't want to work for a Korean slave driver. I don't want to see my relatives... yet. I'd like to see them when you know I've got a sweet job. I don't want to forego an opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain a Canadian reference. I don't want to be separate from my family and friends.
Those are my reasons...

I guess what this means is that things come up. New sentiments arise, new ideas to pursue... that's the nature of being young, adventurous, and able is it not?

Anyway, I promise, next post no more talk about jobs and the future~ Got to change it up you know?

Peace~~

Job Search

The Job search is on... and I am getting decent response

I've had so far 2 people contact me for interviews for an administrative assistant position,
1 interview for Japan (which I skipped out on).
1 for community justice organized, and 1 for canvassing part-time.

I'm getting a decent amount, I think because I know how to manipulate a resume, but at the same time... perhaps I'm just aiming too low.

I talked to my friend the other day and he said I could go straight for marketing and advertising positions to make more money.
I don't know what he meant by that but it sure made me less excited about being an administrative assistant.

I'm really undecided on what type of job I want. The jobs that I have now are giving me experience and skill for my later jobs (of perhaps lawyer)... you know, they are building blocks, and I got to make sure I got the right blocks, don't I?
As community justice organizer, I'd be out there in a somewhat leadership position, organizing groups to help people inform lower-income families abut their rights in renting situations, and more. But I'd be losing out on having a traditional job experience...
With administrative assistant - I would have some kind of office experience, and hone my organizational skills. Be in a climate with strict deadlines, all that to give me some discipline. Of course, it would probably be an atmosphere of less independence, more boredom...

Also, I am worried about finances, I would love to at least halve my enormous debt, and make some on the side to travel to at least one different country.
But at the same time, as my parents say, if I do things right, right now, I won't have to worry about money later on.

At this age, I guess it's really trying to find the balance between the present and the future. I feel like graduation is my first step into adulthood. Its exciting and nerve-wracking... even for someone who has at least one of their end goals figured out.

Without school and without anxiety problems, I can freely think about what I want from this life... my previous myopia is now reaching clear sight... I see the things that I've missed out on, and I'm beginning to desire again human relationships... good travels... faithfulness to my morals...

Anyway, I actually want to postpone getting a job until October... need to focus on the LSAT!
Which is just killing me...