A Road Less Travelled

1. Is it important to be passionate about your job? That is a simple question to answer. Without passion and integrity in the workplace, tasks do not get completed to superb ability. If one does not display passion then how do you expect them to be hard working on an everyday basis. Showing up to work everyday and not caring about the work you achieve or are expected to complete will ultimatly backfire because there is no proper devotion of time towards your duties. It is proven that people who are passionate and love showing up for work are the ones that become successful and prosperous. Without passion how do you expect to recieve promotion to a higher role or an increased salary. So to answer the question. Yes, it is very important to be passionate in the work place as it reflects on your work ethic, character, and attitude towards your job. As well as sustaining a healthy and joyful lifestyle. I personally can relate to this subject manner. My father who not to long ago worked for a construction company in which he worked under a difficult boss to deal with, along with work he was not comfortable or enjoyed doing. Many nights he came home frusterated and full of anxiety. He did not love his job nor show any signs of passion. His lifestyle altered, he fell into depression issues and gained weight as well. However, after a couple years enough was enough. He recieved a different job offer and went on to resume a posisition under the government. Now he shows signs of passion and the whole family has noticed a change in his mood.





2. While i dont have concrete plans established i've narrowed it down to the correct route im planning on taking. Next year, I will be attending UBCO in Kelowna. I have been enrolled in the business program which I have had strong interest in for quite some time. From there I hope one day to perhaps open up my own business and achieve a prosperous and healthy lifestyle. However, I dont nessecary have to open my own business with this degree. With a business degree, I can attract more clients if I go the route of becoming a stockbroker. Handling people's money carefully is something I've been intrigued to do since middle school. I personally, have always been extremly cautious and smart with handling my own finances. Its not all about the money though. Over the last couple years, I have worked at Penticton Golf and Country Club where I have established some everlasting people skills as I have become communicative and personable with people of all ages. In the stockmarket business one must be able to persuade and sustain a likable image to retain clients to trust him or her with there life savings. Therefore, im keeping my options open. Thankful that a solid plan moving forward is intact and heading towards success.