Turning Point

Today marks a turning point for my career. :)

Working with

people or things? According to Blogthings quiz, I should be working with both.

You Should Work With Both People and Things

You are a multi-talented person who does best in many roles. In fact, you don't like to be stuck doing one thing for too long. You do best in a job that allows you to connect with people ... while still having some time to yourself to build on your skills. Absolutely true! I don't like to be stuck with doing just research, that's why I am still counselling in school (working with students and teachers!). :) You would excel in a teaching job of any sort - from college professor to corporate trainer to Montessori teacher. You'd also do well as a physician or health care professional. Or even as a food writer or chef!  Well, used to be a teacher. Maybe I should consider doing some teaching again lol. Well, counselling is health care, for better mental heath. :) Guess I am in all the right line of work!

Should You Work With People or Things?

The Wrong Doctor?

According to the Blogthings quiz "What Popular Career are You?", I should be a doctor. Well, I am a Dr now but just not the medical kind. 

You Are a Doctor

You are a total brainiac who isn't content to just be smart. You want to do something with your smarts! You'd like to change the world or at least change lives. You feel like it's important not to waste the gifts you've been given. You may cure cancer or simply make a few people healthier, but you will rest well knowing that you've made a difference. You're the type of person who does the right thing even when no one else is watching. You're very ethical.

What Popular Career Are You?

So am I the wrong kind of doctor? I guess not. I know I won't be able to cure cancer or make a few people healthier but I know I can make and have made a difference in some students' lives. I am a doctor, just not the kind that uses medicine but the kind that uses words and evidence from research. :)  

Helping Others

I do enjoy helping people, be it my friends or strangers. Sometimes when I see tourists looking at maps and looking lost, I would go up to ask if they need help. I know some people would say that is being kay poh. But if your one single act can bring a smile or cheer to another person, why not? You will feel cheerier too for the day.

Somehow my career choices have always been those that I can be in the position to help others:
* Being a teacher - I helped my students to open their minds and learn about the world around them
* Being an educational psychologist - I helped students, parents, teachers and schools to deal with various learning disablities and difficulties
* Being a school counsellor - I help students to put their lives into perspectives
* Being a researcher - I conduct research in schools and hope the results will be able to help both current and future students, teachers and schools

Maybe my career choices are just extensions of my personality, lol. :)

Here's a blogthing that has quite accurate results.

You Are a Centaur

In general, you are a very cautious and reserved person. However, you are also warm hearted, and you enjoy helping others in practical ways. You are a great teacher, and you are really good at helping people get their lives in order. You are very intuitive, and you go with your gut. You make good decisions easily.

What Mythological Creature Are You?

PS. Today, I helped my friend out. Although I am tired, I feel really cheerful and content. :)