The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘determined’ as ‘having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it’. Determination is something I seem to have developed this month, as I’ve been thinking a lot about my future and where I’d like to see myself in 5 years time. My baby brother is 14, (ok so he's not really a baby now but still the youngest out of the three of us) and he’s decided he wants to study architecture when he leaves school. He’s picked his 3rd year subjects based on this and he’s got a plan in his head of how he’s going to achieve this. My other brother is 21 and has not long qualified as a Heating Engineer. He’s pretty much set for life as this is a job where theres usually always work somewhere. I’m the only ‘undecided’ in the family. Im 24 (in a week!) and still not 100% sure where I’d like to go in the future. I know if I ever opted to go to university I’d much prefer to move away, but my problem lies with what to study!
I have a basic background in journalism, I studied it in 2010 and gained a HNC with a B in my Graded Unit. However, not very many people are aware of this as right now I am working within the care sector, a job which I could never say I any less than absolutely adore. I’m a support worker within a unit for people who have various disabilities. Some people live there before eventually moving on into their own tenancies, some come down for a week or so at a time to give their permanent carers a break. But I’m not sure if I’d like to work in nursing. I’m not sure a nurse is what I want to be for the rest of my life. I’ve always had a passion for writing but sadly for a while life took over. I had responsibilities, a partner and a house, and was holding down three jobs. At one point I was at college as well, and writing just took a back step. At night when I sat down (if I wasn’t working nightshift) I was so tired all I wanted was to go to my bed.
But thats all in the past now, and I know I’ve overcome a lot myself this past 18 months. I’ve learned so much about myself and my likes and dislikes and for the first time in a few years I’m genuinely happy with myself and my life. Those things I’m not too keen on are changeable, and thats exactly what I’m in the process of doing. An awful lot has been changing in my life so why should I not perhaps look into a change of career for me as well? I’ve been spending some quality time with me, trying to think about where I can picture myself in five years time. I think I’ve got a plan, but I’m keeping it under wraps for the time being. So hopefully all going well I’ll have an idea of where I’m going by this time next year.
Fingers crossed!
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