I remember sitting in my first class of the semester, which was a few days ago. I was answering a question from the professor, and he asked me to introduce myself and explain why I would take his course.
I gave him the generic explanation, which, as you know, included my name, my program, and a made-up reason why the course is important to me right now.
“I have to deal with people from all different kinds of backgrounds,” I replied.
The professor was intrigued. “What do you mean by different kinds of backgrounds? What jobs do you have?”
I currently teach at an art studio, a community centre, and at my school. Throughout these settings, I work with people from different countries and cultures. Some of my students are children, and some are adults.
While giving my explanation, I could feel that the whole class was shocked. I think it was perhaps very rare to see a finance or business student choosing to teach as a part-time job instead of working a service- or office-based job.
After that specific class, I went home and started reflecting on my life. I asked myself: How did I get to this point, where my schedule was just made up of part-time jobs involving teaching or instructing? The hours were fragmented, and the pay wasn’t as good as anyone would expect.
I ponder all the decisions I had to make to continue teaching and instructing. I had previous credentials for sure; I had a diploma in fashion management, and I could’ve easily found a full-time receptionist job three years ago.
But I didn’t choose to do so; I simply wanted to do more school.
However, I then realized something: taking on these instructor positions allowed me to develop my communication, adaptability, and conflict resolution skills. Moreover, they allowed me to demonstrate leadership and hone my public speaking skills.
These skills will be very beneficial in the future, especially in public-facing careers.
I then contrasted this with the trajectory of an office job.
If I had simply taken on a receptionist job, would I have developed knowledge and skills in communication? Or would I have been confident enough to lead a group of children or adults?
The answer is no.
So I believe that, in a way, a new path opened doors to a world I never imagined myself in.
And sometimes, that is what the process is all about. It isn’t about choosing it or neglecting the path. But instead, it is about the benefits, results, and positive outcomes that it can bring.
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