So my professors gives us these handouts about our personal values (as they relate to career choice) for in-class exercises. On one sheet - 18 different values are laid out and defined ... he gives us 5 minutes to read them, pick out 3, and rank them according to their importance for us when it comes to occupational choice. Independence, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Purpose, Challenge, Leadership, Money, Balance, Location, Security, Recognition, Comfort, Advancement, Environment, Relationships, Contribution, Variety, and Adventure.
On pure instinct, Relationships and Recognition stood out right away for me ... then I had to think for a while, and I chose Balance. So those values, in that order, are what drive me. Relationships are what I value in every aspect of my life. I believe that if I enjoy the people around me, I'll thrive in whatever environment I am in. This program is an excellent example of how I gain energy and momentum from bonding with other people. Recognition ... thats a scary one, but its true. I search and search and search for validation and approval. I've said it before ... please, just tell me I'm wonderful and I can do anything. Tell me I'm doing a good job, and I'll continue to work hard. Ignore me, and I'll work harder to make you notice me. And Balance ... yea, I think that is absolutely necessary for me. I'll devote myself to a job, but not completely. I will not lose myself in a job and sacrifice opportunities to enjoy my relationships and leisure activities. When I have my own practice, I'll work long hours, I'll probably do pro-bono work, and I'll have a seperate crisis phone line set up for taking emergency calls. But outside of office hours and appointments, *I* will determine how much time I will devote to those calls. I won't allow myself to lose myself in my clients, outside of their sessions. More often than not, I look for jobs that will be flexible and fit MY needs. A lot of this sounds self-serving ... it is. And now I'm wondering if these values really match the role of a counselor. More to come ...
On pure instinct, Relationships and Recognition stood out right away for me ... then I had to think for a while, and I chose Balance. So those values, in that order, are what drive me. Relationships are what I value in every aspect of my life. I believe that if I enjoy the people around me, I'll thrive in whatever environment I am in. This program is an excellent example of how I gain energy and momentum from bonding with other people. Recognition ... thats a scary one, but its true. I search and search and search for validation and approval. I've said it before ... please, just tell me I'm wonderful and I can do anything. Tell me I'm doing a good job, and I'll continue to work hard. Ignore me, and I'll work harder to make you notice me. And Balance ... yea, I think that is absolutely necessary for me. I'll devote myself to a job, but not completely. I will not lose myself in a job and sacrifice opportunities to enjoy my relationships and leisure activities. When I have my own practice, I'll work long hours, I'll probably do pro-bono work, and I'll have a seperate crisis phone line set up for taking emergency calls. But outside of office hours and appointments, *I* will determine how much time I will devote to those calls. I won't allow myself to lose myself in my clients, outside of their sessions. More often than not, I look for jobs that will be flexible and fit MY needs. A lot of this sounds self-serving ... it is. And now I'm wondering if these values really match the role of a counselor. More to come ...
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