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Susan's work combines: Business, Philosophy & Religion, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Archbishop Williams
Bachelor's Degree
Business
Quincy College
Graduate Degree
Business
Regis University
Certification
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Eldy's Yoga
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Office Clerks, General:
Bachelor's Degree: Business
Graduate Degree: Business
Certification: Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I wanted a job as soon as possible, so went to night school, then took distance-learning courses while I worked 45 or more hours a week.
2.
When I began working, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do long-term. I worked various jobs in the same company, gaining an extremely useful variety of experiences and skills to move ahead.
3.
Sometimes I took a lateral job move in order to later advance. A broad range of knowledge helps in the long run.
4.
Setting aside time for my dip into helping with assisted living communities was difficult, but possible. I leaved to say no to taking on too much.
5.
I was in my mid 50's when I jumped from financial services to being a business office coordinator in an assisted living community. Being older, the job market is daunting, so proving yourself is key.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
Business is all about numbers and paperwork. There is no human interaction in effective business.
How I responded:
Find a way to incorporate the human element into business. I love numbers and paperwork (I know, but I really do), but there is so much more. It's out there, you just need to find it. I carved out time and volunteered at assisted living communities doing activities. I discovered that I enjoyed using the opposite side of my brain. The feeling when you connect mentally with someone that is having trouble negotiating through life is amazing.