Should one settle for a career they are easily good at or reach for a career that challenges them?
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UneFille
ANSWERS: 6
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Personally I would settle for a career that I'm easily good at, because I would be able to maximize my time. Life is not all about work. We have to live a balanced life. A challenging career sounds great, but there will come a time when you hurdle a challenge, then you look for another challenge... The vicious cycle goes on.
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I would settle. No reason to overexert yourself for what will more than likely be the same or not much more money.
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It depends on the persons timing and the individuals needs. For me I just want something where the pay is stable and so is the work. Times are tough and they are going to get worse. For me in my life with a wife and a child on the way I have no need to find a challenge because with that comes risks that myself and my family can't afford. Especially in todays job market. So my answer really is that it should totally depend on the person and their present situation.
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You should find something about which you are passionate..something you would do for free if you could afford it..that's what you should spend your life doing. If it happens to be something at which you are very good, all the better. If it is something that stretches you and may even be a bit beyond your grasp, that's good too. The key is this..go for the love of it and not the money or status it would provide! :)
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At this point in my life my family is my number 1 priority, I give them everything I have to give while I am able to. I don't want to look back on my life and say "I should have spent more time with my kids". I hear many women say that. I realize that many don't have the option, and how lucky I am to be able to do so. I also know women that choose to work, when they do not have to, because they do not know how to really be mothers and so they let other people raise their children. Others get caught up in the idea that having more money means your children will be happier, not so. The only thing your kids want from you is your time and attention. That said, when i do return to the workforce you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be well worth my time, otherwise i won't do it. Mediocrity is not something to strive for, and playing it safe in life isn't fullfilling. How can grow as a person if nothing challenges you?
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"one" should do whatever suits them at them time that they are in the career. You will know when it is time to move on.
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