A time I wasn’t quite prepared for a challenge was when I was offered a job as an electrician. I do not consider myself to be a blue-collar worker, but I thought why not give it a shot? This was about 2 years out of high school and I needed to find a career path. It seemed like a good skill to acquire and I figured I would learn a lot, which I did.
At first, I was not the fastest admittedly which was kind of a given. This experience was new and unfamiliar to my lifestyle, so I had to adapt pretty quickly. Another thing I was nervous about was getting shocked. You may think to yourself, “Then why would you become an electrician?” well my answer, is money and not having a clear direction in life. After a few months, I found out that this was not the right career path for me. It was not the right environment. Personally, I tend to thrive in environments where people genuinely want each other to succeed and grow. Also, I found out it was something I disliked. Obviously, not everything is fun, but when you are putting yourself in risky situations, it made me reevaluate my career path.
By saying yes to things, it can help show you what you truly want in life. It will tell you what you gravitate towards, and what you repel from. This is something I am trying to incorporate into my life more recently. Taking more risks while I am still young and able to. I have usually had a hard time getting out of my comfort zone, but I can see the positives of doing so.
Another time that rings out to me currently is attending Seattle Central. I have never really gone into a major city for a commute, which felt a little daunting at first. I am starting to get the feeling of settling into this busy environment. This high-strung feeling environment will be annoying in the moment, but I believe that I will come out on the other side a better person after it is all said and done.