I would
have to say the discussion last week did not change my thoughts
about college. I do not believe college
is for everyone, but it is definitely helpful to hear other perspectives. In some ways, I can see why attending college
could be valuable for everyone, such as: more time to explore career options, cultivating
personal growth, and furthering academic achievement. With this being said, there are various
reasons college is not necessary or needed for everyone. I know many people who have jobs that are
satisfying to them without a degree.
Most of these people are making just as much, if not more than what I
expect I will make once graduating. It
is kind of a shame when you think about all the debt most of us are probably
putting on ourselves as graduate students.
I also
stand by my statement in class that the individual determines success, as
people may all have different opinions of success. Some people may put an emphasis on money,
while others may emphasize educational level, family accomplishments, cultural
values, or overall health. I do not
think it is fair to say success is something that is determined by solely your
job or salary. That may be what it is to
some, but not to everyone.
The idea of
career development within businesses is constructive and appealing for both the
business and the employ. With my
internship beginning in January, I will be taking a leave of absence from my
job. My employer was extremely willing
to work with me as she stated she would not want to loose someone who is
experienced and valued by the company.
This instilled both trust and security into my feelings about my
job. After thinking about it, it makes
perfect sense. Why would my job want to
look for someone to replace me if I have nearly 4 years of experience and if they helped me become a certified brain injury specialist? We have many in-services that are not quiet
focused on career development directly, but it is implied. We also are offered
various conferences to attend throughout the year, giving employees more knowledge,
helping us grow individually and within the company. We also have opportunities to complete satisfaction
surveys, which allow my company to complete a self-evaluation. The surveys focus on the relationship between
employee and the higher ranked staff, the quality of the services we provide,
and the in-service opportunities we are given.
For those who run therapy sessions, we are offered supervision. This allows employees to speak their mind and express
concerns or struggles.
I think it
would be beneficial to hear more real life scenarios about the implementation of
career development programs within other
settings than those involved in the field of psychology (counseling, TSS,
advising, etc).
References
Brown, D.
(2007). Career information, career counseling, and career development
(9h ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.
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