Job vs Career- Guest Post

A couple of months ago, Raewyn, sent me a random email, which resulted in us exchanging several emails and having the opportunity to get to know each other. A portion of our emails revolved around work...it was fun to talk to her about working for a non-profit and hearing her views on the subject. I'm so excited that Raewyn is guest posting today, and I love the topic she picked- job vs career!


Hi there! My name is Raewyn and I blog over at Be a Warrior Queen. I admire Melissa for working in a field that she loves and I wanted to share with you my favorite way of finding a career that I love.

I've had a lot of jobs and worked a lot of places. Some of those jobs could have been careers, but they didn't end up that way for me. In the past month I've accepted a position as a computer teacher and I can seriously see this being a career.

So how do you know which is a job and which is a possible career?

I weighed the pros and cons of my jobs. Some I would have been happy with sticking out for several years but things got in the way, and others I just knew were temporary.

I do love notes for customers! 

For example, some people could be a server for their whole lives. They make great money and aren't the primary bread winner so they serve for some extra cash and love the experience. For me, I knew I couldn't server forever. It is so unstable and, while I've always met great people, sometimes the stress just is not worth it. I also felt this way working in retail!

I've also worked at a couple of automotive places - a dealership and an autobody shop doing office work. Many people choose this as a career choice and I almost did. For me, something just didn't feel right. I liked the people I worked with and I enjoyed learning new things, but something was missing.

It's that something that we all need to focus on. Even if you feel happy in your job, if you still feel it is a job and not a career, then I suggest taking a look deeper inside yourself for that something.

1. Make a list of the things you love to do as hobbies. 
2. Then make a list of the parts of your job that you love and the parts that really make you want to stay home from work. 
3. Then take a career test, just for fun. It will relax your mind a little bit. 
4. Now, take a look at all three of your lists. Are there some things on your hobbies list that tie into parts of your job / a job that you love? 

A.k.a. Do you love to knit scarves and you love the part of your job that allows you to be creative? Maybe you have a knack for creative design and could look into finding work in that career path. Note: In this day and age it is incredibly simple to build an online portfolio and find work!

Do you love to spend your time on social media and interacting with people and love the times when you can tell people what it is your work does? Maybe you're more into marketing!

I'll let you in on a little secret - while you're doing all of this soul searching, the universe is aligning things so that your deepest desires come true. If you're thinking about doing something in marketing, an opportunity is going to present itself.

I would love to hear about your career exploration process or if you ever need any advice, shoot me an email!




Thanks Raewyn for guest posting!

Southern Love- Fashion, Photography & Roll Tide

Happy Thursday! This week has gone quickly and I'm happy that the weekend is soooo close. First the first time in months, I have a weekend with no plans!! I'm really looking forward to it, even thought I have no idea what I'm going to do this weekend.

While I figure out my weekend plans, I'm excited to introduce everyone to this lovely lady:

I'm Tiffany...but just call me Tif.  I blog over at Ramblings of a Southern Belle!  I LOVE fashion, photography, music, singing...so many things and I blog about whatever I want to...that is why I love my blog...I refuse to "conform" to a certain style of blogging...I'm being a rebel!  NO...just kidding...I just love knowing that if I feel fashionista one day...great...if I'm mushy the next...that is fine too!  

I am married to my high school sweetheart, coming up on 24 years the last day of March...but we've been together since 87.  I have an amazing son who just turned 24 and two sheltie furbabies.  I love my family, love to worship my Lord and am not a very "graceful person" I run into anything with a corner.  I am both a "girly girl" and a "tomboy" go figure huh.  I can get all dolled up for a night out or decked out in camo...with a little bling and sit in my deer stand for hours.  Hey...a girl's gotta have a little bling to drive the guys at the lease nuts when she brings in the biggest game!  

I am also a die hard ALABAMA FAN...me and my Momma got us a good rivalry going...it's fun!  So...now that I've literally rambled on...I do hope you will hop over and sit a spell with me on my blog! 

You can also find Tif at:
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Faith Love & Babies- Meet Becca

Hi y'all!

My name is Becca. I blog over at Faith Love & Babies, my blog is about being an army wife, a new mama, random tidbits about my life and the things I love. I blog because it's a creative outlet and a definitive way to keep me on the path of becoming better. A better me. A better wife & mother. A better friend. Just an overall better person in general. I love to give advice and share things that I'm passionate about. I'm still fairly new to the blogging world but I absolutely love it and enjoy meeting other bloggers!

I'm 21 and became an army wife when I married my high school sweetheart, KC. We got married in September of 2012 and a few months earlier, we became parents to a precious little boy, named Wyatt. We also have two fur-kids; Cinnamon and Lucy.  

Meet KC, he's a solider in The United States Army, my very own personal mechanic, my best friend and just such a good man. He will make you laugh, I promise you that. He's goofy, quirky and has such a kind heart.

KC & I at our wedding.
Mr. & Mrs. Moss

Meet Wyatt, he's eight months and he's the happiest baby I've ever met. He's literally always happy, unless he's hungry or fighting sleep, because then he's a bear. Being a mommy is the best gift and the most rewarding thing I've ever experienced. You can see how much he has grown from the first six months he's been here in this post right here

Meet the girls; Cinnamon & Lucy. Back in 2010 KC & I rescued Cinnamon as a puppy, we believe she is a Lab/Beagle Mix. She's got a long body and short little legs. And as for Lucy or as we call her, Moose, she was in a litter of puppy's my brother-in-law's dog had, we got her in 2011. Moose is a Bull Mastiff/Boxer Mix. She does not like the snow but she loves to cuddle. 

As for me, I'm a simple girl. I love the color yellow, and anything pumpkin. Colorful paper clips at work, the occasional margarita and of course some football (who-dey!). I have a positive outlook on life, I believe that there is always something to be thankful for, I truly believe that "Faith Conquers Fear", that everything happens for a reason and that all things are possible. 

Come on by Faith Love & Babies and say hi, I'd love to meet y'all!

Want to know some more facts about me? 

You can read a post dedicated entirely to facts & quirks about little ole me right here!