Autumn

I love this time of year. It is the season of change, with beautiful colors and falling leaves. Warm, sunny days  followed by cold, crisp nights to help us sleep. The days are getting shorter and all I want to do is put on a comfy sweater, leggings with fluffy socks and get cozy under a blanket while reading a good book. It's been a long time since I did that. 

Autumn is more than just the weather though. It is the time to celebrate the harvest and express our gratitude for the bounty provided. While we finish some of those projects, we also want to pause and find our balance. We need to slow down and rest because we have been working so hard.

More than ever, we should be asking for blessings, meditating and praying for peace and stability. Use Autumn as to not only reflect back on the past year, but also your life. Dream a little, be diligent and actually plan for your future. There is nothing wrong with having some goals, but remember, you need to stick to your plans to make those dreams a reality.

In the meantime, celebrate all of your successes. Give thanks to those who have helped you and don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back for making it through. Seek to bring balance into your life. You will rest easier and be more happy.

Wishing you moments to enjoy autumn!

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The Writer's Post Blog Hop #54 - Path to a Successful Career -

In my administrative career spanning...well let's just say I've been doing this a really long time, I've spent the better part of my days either on the phone or typing away on a computer keyboard. I don't think you could call me a glorified receptionist, because I can do a whole lot more. I have to remind myself that I do have brain and I can write fairly well. While not perfect, I can catch my errors and I tend to agonize over ever...little...thing. It is quite annoying sometimes. I've been fairly successful in my career, done just about everything I've wanted to do, even become a writer with a few published columns.

So let's take a look at some of the other jobs I've done in my career:

• Office assistant for my family business
• Fast food restaurant cashier...(twice!)
• Clerk in an office supply store.
• Computer sales person
• Electronics store manager
• Electronics store assistant manager
• Administrative Assistant at a Corporate Conference Center
• Shipping assistant (briefly) at a software company
• Customer service specialist for online company
• Administrative assistant for the local railroad that served a paper mill
• Administrative assistant for the maintenance department of the paper mill
• Administrative assistant for a contractor and two architectural firms
• Administrative assistant for a graphics art company
• Personal assistant for a wine writer
• Office administrator for a wine logistics company
• Office manager for a small family winery
• HR coordinator/trainer
• HR generalist - recruiter

No wonder I'm tired.

But you have to admit...the key to a successful career is diversity. And I have a lot of diversity! What holds me together now is that I get to do things that I really love...write, talk with people, and make observations (this is really helpful in my writing career.) Meanwhile, being able to figure out if someone is a good fit for a job I am trying to fill is a challenge. In the end, when I find that perfect person, it is definitely...music to my ears!

Wishing you moments to find your career path!

 

This post is written for The Writer's Post Blog Hop# 54: Picture Prompt. Interested in learning more, please check out the link below!




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