Kylie TriggellThe over- acheivers
March 28th 2008 07:16
Have you ever run into an old friend and during the "how are you's" and "what are you up to's" realised that you are lagging very far behind in the acheivement stakes?
I have had this unfortunate experience not once but twice recently and have to keep reminding myself that there are accomplishments in my past too, even if they are a little less glittery and shimmering.
Now don't get me wrong- I don't begrudge either one their acheivements; they have both worked really hard to score each notch along the way, and unlike the majority of other people in their early twenties whose main goal is to jump aboard the university graduation/ first job that pays the rent while still being able to party train, they have used their intuiton and smarts to build up their own businesses.
But still it is hard not to feel like I have accomplished nothing, especially in the wake of having to return to the dreaded part time job while my search for the perfect job continues.
I was expressing these self doubts to some friends recently, and it was such a relief to find that I'm not the only one to feel this way!
One of the best things I heard was that so many people graduate from university each year, whilst employers seem to be increasingly releuctant to hire new graduates so to even get a foot in the door is proving nigh impossible in many fields. Even work experience, as much as employers say they appreciate it (see previous entry "how much does a uni degree matter") unless it is paid, full time experience it appears to matter very little when it is run up against actual experience.
So back to the over-achievers, in the wake of my afternoon of soul searching with friends I began to realise that yes they had bypassed the difficulties of so many others, bt that doesn't mean that they didn't run up gainst their own set of troubles- a fact that wouldn't occur to many people- business funding, community support, whatever. Just because they seem to have a glistening life doesn't mean that it's perfect.
This adage may sound corny and as though it belongs in an after school special but as basic as it is, it doesn't seem to occur to many people- Be proud of what you have achieved and acknowledge that other people also have this right.
So in the spirit of this, I'm encouraging you all to check out this site- www.thespace.org.au
It's the site for the business my old friend has set up. As a qualified music therapist she has noticed that there was a need in Brisbane for a place where a multitude of health professionals can be easily accessible for people with disabilities.
Happy reading until next time!
I have had this unfortunate experience not once but twice recently and have to keep reminding myself that there are accomplishments in my past too, even if they are a little less glittery and shimmering.
Now don't get me wrong- I don't begrudge either one their acheivements; they have both worked really hard to score each notch along the way, and unlike the majority of other people in their early twenties whose main goal is to jump aboard the university graduation/ first job that pays the rent while still being able to party train, they have used their intuiton and smarts to build up their own businesses.
But still it is hard not to feel like I have accomplished nothing, especially in the wake of having to return to the dreaded part time job while my search for the perfect job continues.
I was expressing these self doubts to some friends recently, and it was such a relief to find that I'm not the only one to feel this way!
One of the best things I heard was that so many people graduate from university each year, whilst employers seem to be increasingly releuctant to hire new graduates so to even get a foot in the door is proving nigh impossible in many fields. Even work experience, as much as employers say they appreciate it (see previous entry "how much does a uni degree matter") unless it is paid, full time experience it appears to matter very little when it is run up against actual experience.
So back to the over-achievers, in the wake of my afternoon of soul searching with friends I began to realise that yes they had bypassed the difficulties of so many others, bt that doesn't mean that they didn't run up gainst their own set of troubles- a fact that wouldn't occur to many people- business funding, community support, whatever. Just because they seem to have a glistening life doesn't mean that it's perfect.
This adage may sound corny and as though it belongs in an after school special but as basic as it is, it doesn't seem to occur to many people- Be proud of what you have achieved and acknowledge that other people also have this right.
So in the spirit of this, I'm encouraging you all to check out this site- www.thespace.org.au
It's the site for the business my old friend has set up. As a qualified music therapist she has noticed that there was a need in Brisbane for a place where a multitude of health professionals can be easily accessible for people with disabilities.
Happy reading until next time!
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