On Saturday August 19, 2006 Fresh Start for Women hosted an informative seminar entitled ‘Career verses Job’. The seminar led by board president Donna R. Shaw helped to distinguish the difference between having a career and having a job. Interestingly the first item on the agenda regardless of whether you have a job or a career is to be on time. This was highly emphasized as the scheduled start time of the seminar was 1:30pm.
When attendees were asked to give their definition of a job there were many responses several caused everyone to pause and reflect. One young woman offered ‘journey of the broke’, to which many heads nodded in agreement. Ms. Shaw then shared the dictionary definition: A paid position of employment and service one has to do, a responsibility.For the next few minutes a lively discussion ensued regarding various jobs currently being held and the perception of what a career really is. The definition provided for a career was: An occupation, making a living, especially with opportunities for advancement or promotion, and progressive life.
Career verses Job truly brought home some facts many had not considered before. Once the comparison was made attendees received tips and information on how to change their attitude and thus make a change in circumstances. This seminar served as a beginning for those individuals looking to get and give more out of life. Ms. Shaw also recommended to the women several useful books to read and make part of their growing library among them: A is for Attitude by Patricia Russell McCloud a native of Atlanta.
Fresh Start for Women sponsors monthly seminars throughout the year with our goal being to continue to empower women from all walks of life; especially women who have suffered from the effects of domestic violence. Please check our calendar and make plans to attend one of the remining seminars for the 2006 year.
