If I began to think back to the time when the career conveyor
belt began I would say it was about year 9. Anything before this was deemed
pipeline dreams of being an astronaut or a Hollywood film actress. But from
about year 9 you are thrusted into the world of big exams, coursework and the
beginnings of what us adults now know as stress! Despite this sudden need to
begin making decisions I am sure I am not the only one who suddenly had to
begin mapping out their career path – choosing the right GSCEs which will then
allow you enrol on the appropriate A level courses to subsequently land your dream
degree ….. which was ummmmmmmmm no idea!
I had gone from vet to teacher to wedding planner to
celebrity manager back to wedding planner then back to celebrity manager with
lots more in between then decided on a nurse- logical …. NOT!!!
I guess back then I was too naïve to follow my dreams and
actually study what I wanted so went with what I deemed society thought I
should be doing, and the fact I enjoyed helping people nursing seemed the
appropriate thing to do!! How wrong the decision turned out to be.
After completing 12 months studying mathematical and sciency
based subjects at AS level to get me to my end result of a nursing degree, I
failed – Literally, failed every single one of my subject choices. As someone
who refuses to be defeated I retook this whole year of painful studying on
subjects that quite frankly different float my boat. They didn’t allow me to be
in anyway creative and being swamped with formulas and equations just wasn’t
me! I am happy to say I then passed these but then this prompted me to assess
my situation and my ambitious/ freedom seeking attitude was reignited… it was
time to follow my passions and dreams
and no longer conform.
Off to college I went ( Yes that meant I was about to embark
on another 2 years of A levels). I studied business and photography based
subjects and absolutely loved them – it was during this time that I began
exploring a lot more about the industries I wanted to work in and that was
where I fell in love with the world of PR!
After then gaining a first class honours degree in PR and
Events Management I went on to working in
- Wedding planning,
- Celebrity management
- PR
- Social Media
- Working in Disney World Florida
I loved every part of my journey so far as it also led to
not only countless experiences and memories but also the development of
Metallic Magpie xx
This journey has continued to where I am now – working in
social media and also working part time in network marketing which is where I
now feel my career has settled and will be focused on for the next part of my
life journey!
So for anyone that is at the point in their lives when you
are having to pick subjects or are thinking of embarking on a new career path
then go do it, do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your
life again.
If you are unsure of what career you want to go into my
advice would be to pick subjects for your pleasure and enjoyment as you will
come out with fab grades and in the process allow you to explore what you want
to do. I have also believed there is
more the life then a 9-5 grind and that life is truly for living and not existing
to continue to explore all your options and absorb every ounce of knowledge and
opportunities that are passed your way!
If you can relate to this post I would love to here from you
and you may also enjoy reading a previous post of my all about choosing yourforever career!!!
Love Liv xXx
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