To counsel or be counseled, that is the question
I have the first of my official “informational interviews” today, research for my potential new career as a career counselor. In fact, I’m already waiting at one of my favorite places, Starbucks, as my interviewee is due in about half an hour. I will say that I’ve been quite surprised and happily pleased at the responses I’ve gotten from people regarding setting up informational interviews, especially considering the fact that I’m asking for free interviews with career counselors. It could look to them like I’m trying to get them to work for me (ie. counsel me) for free. But I really am interested in hearing what THEY do.
I suppose I could also look at the general helpfulness and good will of the career counselors I have contacted as an indication that yes, career counseling might be a good field for me. I would definitely like to be surrounded by helpful, nice people! I mean, who wouldn’t?
The other happy thing so far is that the Starbucks I’m meeting this person at turns out to be a really nice one. If I were ever studying or working at Northeastern University, I might just spend some time here!
(Yes, Hello, My name is Holly…and I’m a Starbucks addict.)
(Which is funny considering that I still only order a “tall.” That’s just denial I guess!)
Eric Said,
October 24, 2008 @
How’d it go?
Optimist Under Siege Said,
October 24, 2008 @
Very well. Career counselor types are, as I said, extremely nice and helpful. It’s almost like being nice and helpful is their job…huh!
Katharine Ellis Tapley Said,
October 26, 2008 @
My son said “Venti” the other day at the drive thru when they asked me what size. After giving my order, they said “Oh, hi! How are you?”
They recognized my order and his voice. Sigh.
Optimist Under Siege Said,
October 27, 2008 @
It would have been even funnier if venti were his first word!!
Don’t sweat it. Starbucks addiction is nothing to be ashamed of!
Kirsten Said,
October 29, 2008 @
um, I would have to drive for a half hour to get to a starbucks.
Optimist Under Siege Said,
October 30, 2008 @
But it would be well worth the drive!
(Oh no…that’s the addiction talking!)