In my strategic writing for PR course, Professor Kuttis often instructs her students, who are about to enter the “real world,” to find their niche before somebody else tries to find it for them. If you don’t love video production, make sure to tell your employer that you excel at creating social media content instead. Pick a category and stick with it. From there, you can grow your career strategically and most importantly carry happiness while doing so.
No I am not a happiness guru, but I must admit that college has had its moments that have put me through the ringer. In my experience, the key to happiness in the workplace is allowing room for growth. If I’m not challenged at work, I struggle to stay focused. I need a mountain in the distance so to speak; something to work towards. A light at the end of the tunnel; you get my point. You shouldn’t feel like a bird trapped in a cage as my mother would so bluntly put it. My thoughts were reiterated in an article that discusses the differences of being bored versus unhappy at work. Although I have refused to use the word “bored” since I was in 7th grade and became trampled by the overuse of the term, I can still relate to the idea of not feeling sufficiently challenged in a work environment; thus, bored.
“there’s honor to following your dreams in order to do what you love, but there’s also honor in doing your job”
In a recent post from my favorite blog Semi-Rad, Brendan wrote, “there’s honor to following your dreams in order to do what you love, but there’s also honor in doing your job.” It’s easy for us millennials to forget that people have to work hard to even have the freedom of vacation time, or fully paid maternity-leave. It’s not all ice climbing and beautiful sun sets the way Instagram makes it out to be. We can’t all “live the dream” with jobs like those of adventure photographers or pro ultra-runners.
This is where millennials become disgruntled.
Because of technology, they find productivity working remotely in places where they find happiness. Their bosses often don’t get it. While millennials seek work-life balance and flexibility, it’s still important to remember that work is a part of life. I can hear the voices of my friends saying “duh,” but I’m not convinced they have grasped just how hard they might have to work in order to compete with the harsh (yet beautiful) reality outside of the college classroom.
She's Dropping In 
This speaks volumes to how I feel about following your path when it comes to career choices. There will certainly be bumps in the road, but I like how you reference ‘the mountain in the distance’. I think it’s crucial to know that there are always other options ahead and much to look forward to, as long as you are following your passions. The flow of your writing is beautiful to read. Well done!
LikeLike