I'm itchin for change.
A mentor and friend asked me the following question the other day, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
You've probably heard the same question or a similar one before as I have, but it is good to think about it periodically. Quite frankly I haven't thought about it in a while. I've been thinking more 3 months out.
I answered my friend something like this:
Let's see 5 years, I'll be 31. In general married, a family. Not working in accounting, but leading something awesome. I want to be off on a great adventure with someone. I'm not exactly sure what kind, but I want to be involved, not on the sidelines. I love figuring out where people want to go and doing my best to help/ encourage them to get there. When it comes down to it, how a company reports it's operating leases or what the GAAP rules are on accruing for something(finance stuff) are not the most important thing to me. I understand and am good at accounting and finance, but those get boring. What I really care about and enjoy doing is bringing people together for a common purpose. It is challenging and rewarding. I love it! Whether it is in the office, in Pony Club, or any other place.
In 5 years I don’t want to still be living in Atlanta. I have been looking to move from my parents to Atlanta for about a year now, but just can't bring myself to do it. Why? Because I there is so much more world out there to see. I want to live someplace I've never lived before.
The conversation developed into compatibility and great adventurers. I'm gonna see if I can get more details from him, because it was really good stuff. The only things I remember are discussing if I am a type A, B, or C person and whether I wanted to be a cheerleader or an athlete. But the details of this are for another conversation.
Sorry I digress; let's return to my 5 year outlook. I'm not totally sure where I can use my skills and how. I'm not sure what great path God has for me. But I'm itching to move down that path and see what is around the next corner.
So what is it going to take to get me moving towards things I want to do? I don’t know.
Where will I find myself in 5 years? I don't know.
I’ll have to do some more thinking/ praying AND trying things out.
2 comments:
So, this is what I gathered from what you said about where you want to be in 5 years:
-involved in a great adventure
-leading something awesome
-encouraging people in figuring out where they want to go and helping them get there.
-bringing people together for a common purpose.
These are amazing things and you definately have the gifts to do them really well. Though they are very general. In thinking about this and trying to narrow the path, look into what makes you excited and tugs at your heart (interests); also, incorporate what skills you have, then think about what is important enough that you would stand up for (your values). Then you will have to post again with more thoughts!
-Lisa
Boy, I sure am glad that you wrote this. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with how I'm feeling too. Do you think maybe it's our age? Part of growing up? Either way, I'm right there with you, because I can't necessarily say where I want to be in 5 years.
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