tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post4106123810672488611..comments2023-04-11T02:02:57.823-07:00Comments on Creating Careers with Confidence: Values, Career-Life Decisions & The HolidaysEdward Colozzi Ed.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-32724913420623234482016-12-20T13:03:52.775-08:002016-12-20T13:03:52.775-08:00You're most welcome Pirlanta. Thank you for ta...You're most welcome Pirlanta. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog:) EdCEdward Colozzi Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-12624449759105759872016-12-20T13:02:50.882-08:002016-12-20T13:02:50.882-08:00Thanks Marlene for your comment. Yes, many people ...Thanks Marlene for your comment. Yes, many people choose occupations that are different than their specific college majors. An example would be a person with a psychology major who has multiple work experiences in sales, then management followed by wellness and nutrition jobs and perhaps then a transition into teaching. Higher education is important as you state, but what is specifically needed is a post-secondary education that is at least a 30-credit certificate or even a two-year degree or an apprenticeship. Far too many parents and educators are happy to promote the need for a four year degree at a “really good college” in order to “have a piece of the American dream”! Sadly a common belief for many is that the American dream has more to do with making money than having some measure of career-life balance with sufficient income to enjoy life and also make a contribution to this world. <br /><br />This false belief system that focuses too much on money-making as a goal results in students and parents having huge debt for many years. This can lead to stress which affects 5-6 of 9 career-life roles most people are playing simultaneously. Yes, some jobs require a four-year degree and perhaps a masters or even a post-doc! Many more jobs require a relevant community college degree or an apprenticeship that can result in satisfying jobs that pay well and allow one to contribute their special gifts to our world. <br /><br />Thank you for your comment and also your useful link. Have a blessed Christmas and an excellent New Year 2017! EdCEdward Colozzi Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-53844241420247180282016-10-27T05:54:26.707-07:002016-10-27T05:54:26.707-07:00There are cases when people who dedicated their li...There are cases when people who dedicated their life to a completely different job rather than their degree. In any case, obtaining higher education is a must, <a href="http://college-homework-help.org/blog/career-choice/" rel="nofollow">have a glimpse at the page</a> to find more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365440368469994795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-73234849772340438462015-03-27T07:07:18.788-07:002015-03-27T07:07:18.788-07:00Oh thanks for this information. Oh thanks for this information. Pırlantahttp://www.robertopirlanta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-82175035579234077852012-05-03T18:10:08.403-07:002012-05-03T18:10:08.403-07:00Thanks EGR for taking the time to read the post an...Thanks EGR for taking the time to read the post and make a comment. Please visit again sometime. EdCEdward Colozzi Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-10341646385552457872012-04-27T04:17:53.450-07:002012-04-27T04:17:53.450-07:00Good Stuff. Thanks for the reference. EGRGood Stuff. Thanks for the reference. EGREdward Rozyckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578445351127672585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-60859177626034916682011-12-26T11:01:42.516-08:002011-12-26T11:01:42.516-08:00Thank you Joanne for your thoughtful comment. It w...Thank you Joanne for your thoughtful comment. It would be so much easier to just be always clear about our values, but this is most often not the case with most of us. It does require some soul searching and "digging"as you indicate, and that's what directly facilitates values clarification. The DOVE process I have linked in my post offers some insights about this "digging" experience. It takes a little time and some honest reflection, but the results are so freeing and long lasting! <br />Thanks again Joanne and visit again sometime:) EdCEdward Colozzi Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-21023652701128558372011-12-22T21:03:59.841-08:002011-12-22T21:03:59.841-08:00Hi Edward!
What a great article encouraging to re...Hi Edward!<br /><br />What a great article encouraging to reflect on our values. It is so vital that we dig in and truly examine our values to make sure these are our values and not someone elses and to be bold enough to act in accordance with our values. You asked some really insightful questions here that inspired me to look within. I love digging deep inside as I always learn so much that way. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us. I will be sharing this article with others. <br /><br />I look forward to you next article about “Regular Self”, “True Self”, and “False Self”.Joanne Cipressihttp://joannecipressi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-35458611020361552212011-12-14T14:10:28.758-08:002011-12-14T14:10:28.758-08:00Thanks for your feedback Diploma of Event Manageme...Thanks for your feedback Diploma of Event Management,<br />Most of us ARE torn between doing things that please others vs doing things that please ourselves. This is really a values conflict at its core source; whether to do for others or ourselves. Doing for others sounds unselfish at first. But if we do for others when in fact we NEED to be doing for ourself, it is often not appropriate to then choose "for others" because we are denying what is potentially the true path for ourselves. As United Airlines says, "Place the oxygen mask over your face FIRST, then take care of others, including your younger children".<br /><br />One last thought... when one ponders about doing for others and wonders if they are feeling torn about doing for self or others, a good question to ask is the following; "Am I wanting to do for others because I am wanting to please others and am afraid of loosing their love or approval if I don't do what they want, or am I consciously CHOOSING to do for others because I TRULY want to do for them". This is a major lesson we all must learn during our life journey that often involves many relationships we have with others, e.g., members of our families, our friends, and even our co-workers and managers. All of our career-life decisions are based on our values, and the more we can take time to reflect on our values, the more effective we will be with our decisions and our relationships with others. <br />Thanks for your excellent comment. EdCEdward Colozzi Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16905345559809637125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-658798362686480079.post-9405219047774447082011-11-23T02:27:47.593-08:002011-11-23T02:27:47.593-08:00Great article, I am very familiar with those quest...Great article, I am very familiar with those questions, both about my career and personal life, and have taken the time to relect. I found the questions immensely helpful and realise that i feel torn between doing things that will please my family (getting what they would see as a good job, being in a relationship with someone they would 'approve' of) and following my own heart, and my own wants which i have sort of surpressed. This has been very helpful, thank you.diploma of event managementhttp://www.terbell.co.uk/training/event-management-training-course-part-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com