I was thinking about the process involved in searching for the next career venture. Someone spoke of the analogy of job hunting versus job farming. It stuck with me. I thought back to my recent travels, and the lioness. She is patient, yet calculated, on the prowl, to sustain her for the time being. Then there is the farmer, who demonstrates the same patience and calculation, but for a more sustaining and long term goal.
In the past, I feel that I have been that lioness - the hunter, going in for the kill and getting the "desired job". But has it led me to the right career? Is it bringing me to the path that will ultimately fulfill me? Or is it just sustaining me for the time being. I think as we matriculate through higher levels of education, the focus is on getting the job. Long term career goals can get lost somewhere in between the need to pay rent and the desire to out shine the competition, even if it's at the cost of your own well being. The lioness may get the kill, she may intimidate others, but is there long term satisfaction? Can she continue to live and sustain herself if the hunt is no longer gratifying, simply a means to an end?
Today, I'm creating a farm in between sky scrapers, knowing that with hard work, diligence, and patience, I will reap my rewards. I will gain that satisfaction of taking the time to seek the job that will satisfy me beyond the immediate. Some say it is a risk. And I'm not going to lie, it's scary! I say, more people need to take this risk and take the time to really seek out work they enjoy, that drives them. After all, what are we really hunting for?
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