"But when I stumbled upon recruiting as a career, it felt like my calling." Okay, I'm very interested in hearing more about how you stumbled into it and why it felt that way sometime!
Really vibing with The Backwards Law. And as a shitty swimmer, I'm a ✨drowner✨
Thank you for the nudge to share more on the topic of career stumbling! After doing Christin and Vicky's workshop, I realize I have more to share on this.
If you ever need a friend to keep you afloat, I'm here :-)
I like the notion of “we aren’t what we do” but so much if that storyline is used an incentive to back away and distance ourselves from the wotk we engage. If we aren’t what we do, that frees us from identification from the role, and from being attached to the outcomes of our efforts, and in many ways it seems that’s where great work begins. Fully in the work without the work being in me. If I’m not what I do then I have the freedom and latitude to take more risks, play more, and experiment. When you said the words “technical recruiter” it made me wonder what a “technicolor recruiter” might be like? In any case I ‘m curious if you feel your interest waning in the role? Is that the upshot of your exploration, that you might need to be doing something else?
I've been reflecting on your question all week. Perhaps I'll reframe the statement and share a refrain from my "feedback masochism" essay: "We aren't *worth* what we do" because it's impossible to measure our self-worth when our beings are abundant with meaning.
It's not that my interest is waning, it more so I'm realigning my relationship to work. I spent so much of my twenties tethered to work, which I don't fully regret. But now I'm turning a chapter in my life. My recent engagement coupled with other "life" events led me to loosen the grip from work, because I'm realizing more and more the importance of free time with family and friends.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and question, Rick. You gave me the gift of something to reflect on :)
This makes perfect sense Rachael. What you describe sounds like a very sane and balanced realignment. The middle way is so often the right place to be. You will no doubt take us with you in a very inspirational way in your new chapter.
Very enjoyable read Rachael, as usual! Love the first topic you pose about separating your identity from how you make a living. It took me a while to do it, and can't say I'm completely cured, so your words and book recommendation fit me perfectly right now, thank you!
Also, didn't know you whee a lifeguard, I would love to hear some stories from that time!
Thank you, Oscar. I appreciate you saying it took a while for you to separate your identify from how you make a living. It's reassuring to know that it takes time.
I think it was you that shared how much of an impact the 4-Hour Work Week had on your relationship to work. It's on my must-read list, but I'm holding back until the timing feels right.
"But when I stumbled upon recruiting as a career, it felt like my calling." Okay, I'm very interested in hearing more about how you stumbled into it and why it felt that way sometime!
Really vibing with The Backwards Law. And as a shitty swimmer, I'm a ✨drowner✨
Thank you for the nudge to share more on the topic of career stumbling! After doing Christin and Vicky's workshop, I realize I have more to share on this.
If you ever need a friend to keep you afloat, I'm here :-)
Amazing. I think we could all use more explorations on career stumbling! I can only imagine how insightful that workshop was, love that.
Ooh will keep that in mind!
I like the notion of “we aren’t what we do” but so much if that storyline is used an incentive to back away and distance ourselves from the wotk we engage. If we aren’t what we do, that frees us from identification from the role, and from being attached to the outcomes of our efforts, and in many ways it seems that’s where great work begins. Fully in the work without the work being in me. If I’m not what I do then I have the freedom and latitude to take more risks, play more, and experiment. When you said the words “technical recruiter” it made me wonder what a “technicolor recruiter” might be like? In any case I ‘m curious if you feel your interest waning in the role? Is that the upshot of your exploration, that you might need to be doing something else?
I've been reflecting on your question all week. Perhaps I'll reframe the statement and share a refrain from my "feedback masochism" essay: "We aren't *worth* what we do" because it's impossible to measure our self-worth when our beings are abundant with meaning.
It's not that my interest is waning, it more so I'm realigning my relationship to work. I spent so much of my twenties tethered to work, which I don't fully regret. But now I'm turning a chapter in my life. My recent engagement coupled with other "life" events led me to loosen the grip from work, because I'm realizing more and more the importance of free time with family and friends.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and question, Rick. You gave me the gift of something to reflect on :)
This makes perfect sense Rachael. What you describe sounds like a very sane and balanced realignment. The middle way is so often the right place to be. You will no doubt take us with you in a very inspirational way in your new chapter.
Very enjoyable read Rachael, as usual! Love the first topic you pose about separating your identity from how you make a living. It took me a while to do it, and can't say I'm completely cured, so your words and book recommendation fit me perfectly right now, thank you!
Also, didn't know you whee a lifeguard, I would love to hear some stories from that time!
Thank you, Oscar. I appreciate you saying it took a while for you to separate your identify from how you make a living. It's reassuring to know that it takes time.
I think it was you that shared how much of an impact the 4-Hour Work Week had on your relationship to work. It's on my must-read list, but I'm holding back until the timing feels right.
And I plan to write about lifeguarding someday :)
"Sink into accepting things as they are." -- Amen.
Loved this issue, Rach. :)
Thank you, Silvio :)
'No Hagrid-like mentor burst into my dorm room shouting, "You're a recruiter, Rachael!"' - genius! :)
Haha thank you, Jess! I felt silly writing it and I appreciate you noticing :)
Oh, I'm so glad you went for it!!