What are your professional goals?

thedivahrrrself · 04-03-2012, 06:02 PM

1. Decide on a thesis topic and STICK TO IT!
2. Help our little homeless outreach become a fully functioning 501(c)3.
3. Finish my MPA in May 2013.
4. Qualify for a Foreign Service job through the State Department and live all over the world furthering our diplomatic initiatives.

(in that order)

For now, this is it. Things always change, but I've been accomplishing a lot over the last year (suddenly becoming single will do that to you), and I'm going to keep that momentum going!

thedivahrrrself · 09-11-2012, 02:45 PM

Funny, I was thinking of starting a thread titled exactly this, and then I realized I posted here several months ago...

My life has changed a lot in the last 5 months since I posted the above.

Still working on my MPA, though many days I wonder why. Just to finish, I suppose.

But I got hired on by an organization that is a dynamic and amazing little group of people. My boss has amassed a small empire just by knowing what she wants and going after it. So, I was tasked to think of some personal and professional goals. BIG ones. And they will help me craft a way to get there.

So, first, I want to be amazing at what I do. There's a big learning curve, but I am kicking ass and taking names so far, so I believe this is possible.

Next, I want to make enough money to afford limitless travel. This means not buying that amazing house that JAGG rebuilt that I want SO badly (there are two closets in every room!!), but staying in my tiny house with my tiny mortgage payment and bumping up my savings. And banking TONS of skymiles. Doing well on the skymiles so far.

Third, figure out a way to have multiple income streams. Everyone I know who is doing well is doing well because they have more than one source of revenue. I can't just bank on my salary and my commission. I have to figure out other ways to make my money work for me.

Fourth, I must, MUST, prioritize my time, particularly with finishing school this year. I've got to outsource the things I can. Cleaning, for instance, is not good use of my time. My time is valuable, and I can make more money working in those hours than it would cost to have someone clean. I'm starting to realize the value of those things that I always thought were frivolous. The added benefit of reducing my stress level and environmental allergens will only add to my overall productivity.

So, basically, I'm changing my way of thinking. I'm re-evaluating what I thought possible, and I finally have people who see my potential and are determined to help me realize it. I'm lucky, but I also worked my ass off to get here, so I'm proud. I'm building my empire one brick at a time.

firegal · 09-11-2012, 04:44 PM

Retire....Ive accomplished mine..... or all ive been able to!

My career has had a emphasis on addressing the glass ceiling and road blocks facing women in the fire service.

The fire service is better but has STILL alot of room for improvement.But it is ALMOST time for me to step aside and hand the reins to a less seasoned person with fresh ideas!

It doesnt feel right to list what i achieved... but some things were breached that had never had the female experience.

So now my goal is to someday work part time at home depot...tools...wood...paint...I,ll be in heaven!

aishah · 09-11-2012, 09:10 PM

my goals have changed somewhat

i'm hoping to get an apprenticeship at the acupuncture clinic where i volunteer, and eventually work there. if i'm able to finish an apprenticeship there and get a job i would have a pretty stable working class income plus the potential for retirement...and it would be more money than i've ever made per year in my life, in an environment i love, helping people who need access to low cost health care, with a schedule that works pretty well with my access needs/disabilities.

i'm also working with some friends to potentially open up a youth center here, and i would continue doing community organizing and consulting and speaking and stuff on the side (and possibly continue doing sex work on the side too). but i love the community i am with at the acupuncture clinic and that's much more stable, plus i really enjoy it.

Martina · 09-11-2012, 09:46 PM

I probably won't be able to retire before I keel over, but I want to finish some stuff. I want to be "highly qualified" in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. It's possible. I just got my Autism Add-on credential this year, so that is done. Otherwise, professionally, that's it. I want to get better at my job, have a bigger and better tool box, learn more about more kinds of disabilities and how to work with the kids who have them.

Most of my ambitions are not work related. Health, spirituality, recreation -- that stuff.

pinkgeek · 09-11-2012, 10:05 PM

Not much has changed in the last few years.. Closer and closer and closer..

**Finish nursing school, a masters in pub. health, bioethics and be an NP.
**Use every resource I have made over the years to support and participate in fighting for an AIDS free generation.

I'm very lucky that my 2nd career is a passion, just like my first.

Martina · 09-11-2012, 10:18 PM

One post here reminded me of an acquaintance who retired from the police force. She had been one of the few women cops in that town for years, had the respect of the entire community, first woman detective yadda yadda.

BIG ole dyke. Anyway, she retired and went to work in a china shop. No kidding. That had been her dream. She consults with brides and grooms re their china patterns and sells porcelain tea sets to old ladies like me.

04-03-2012, 06:02 PM	#1
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thedivahrrrself Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Sapiosexual Femme Relationship Status: Mrs. Grumpy Cat Tournaments Won: 4 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 8,660 feet high in the Andes Posts: 2,640 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 10,519 Thanked 11,657 Times in 2,292 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Funny, I was thinking of starting a thread titled exactly this, and then I realized I posted here several months ago... My life has changed a lot in the last 5 months since I posted the above. Still working on my MPA, though many days I wonder why. Just to finish, I suppose. But I got hired on by an organization that is a dynamic and amazing little group of people. My boss has amassed a small empire just by knowing what she wants and going after it. So, I was tasked to think of some personal and professional goals. BIG ones. And they will help me craft a way to get there. So, first, I want to be amazing at what I do. There's a big learning curve, but I am kicking ass and taking names so far, so I believe this is possible. Next, I want to make enough money to afford limitless travel. This means not buying that amazing house that JAGG rebuilt that I want SO badly (there are two closets in every room!!), but staying in my tiny house with my tiny mortgage payment and bumping up my savings. And banking TONS of skymiles. Doing well on the skymiles so far. Third, figure out a way to have multiple income streams. Everyone I know who is doing well is doing well because they have more than one source of revenue. I can't just bank on my salary and my commission. I have to figure out other ways to make my money work for me. Fourth, I must, MUST, prioritize my time, particularly with finishing school this year. I've got to outsource the things I can. Cleaning, for instance, is not good use of my time. My time is valuable, and I can make more money working in those hours than it would cost to have someone clean. I'm starting to realize the value of those things that I always thought were frivolous. The added benefit of reducing my stress level and environmental allergens will only add to my overall productivity. So, basically, I'm changing my way of thinking. I'm re-evaluating what I thought possible, and I finally have people who see my potential and are determined to help me realize it. I'm lucky, but I also worked my ass off to get here, so I'm proud. I'm building my empire one brick at a time. __________________ Small business owners around the world use microfinance to help expand their businesses and provide for their families. You can help! Click here to learn about Kiva.

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09-11-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
firegal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Don't let the gal part of my screen name fool ya I,m ALL butch! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 2,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,853 Thanked 11,704 Times in 2,469 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Retire....Ive accomplished mine..... or all ive been able to! My career has had a emphasis on addressing the glass ceiling and road blocks facing women in the fire service. The fire service is better but has STILL alot of room for improvement.But it is ALMOST time for me to step aside and hand the reins to a less seasoned person with fresh ideas! It doesnt feel right to list what i achieved... but some things were breached that had never had the female experience. So now my goal is to someday work part time at home depot...tools...wood...paint...I,ll be in heaven!

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aishah Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme shark baby girl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, little one Relationship Status: dating myself. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 1,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,823 Thanked 6,442 Times in 1,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	my goals have changed somewhat i'm hoping to get an apprenticeship at the acupuncture clinic where i volunteer, and eventually work there. if i'm able to finish an apprenticeship there and get a job i would have a pretty stable working class income plus the potential for retirement...and it would be more money than i've ever made per year in my life, in an environment i love, helping people who need access to low cost health care, with a schedule that works pretty well with my access needs/disabilities. i'm also working with some friends to potentially open up a youth center here, and i would continue doing community organizing and consulting and speaking and stuff on the side (and possibly continue doing sex work on the side too). but i love the community i am with at the acupuncture clinic and that's much more stable, plus i really enjoy it.

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,286 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I probably won't be able to retire before I keel over, but I want to finish some stuff. I want to be "highly qualified" in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. It's possible. I just got my Autism Add-on credential this year, so that is done. Otherwise, professionally, that's it. I want to get better at my job, have a bigger and better tool box, learn more about more kinds of disabilities and how to work with the kids who have them. Most of my ambitions are not work related. Health, spirituality, recreation -- that stuff.

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Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,286 Times in 4,167 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	One post here reminded me of an acquaintance who retired from the police force. She had been one of the few women cops in that town for years, had the respect of the entire community, first woman detective yadda yadda. BIG ole dyke. Anyway, she retired and went to work in a china shop. No kidding. That had been her dream. She consults with brides and grooms re their china patterns and sells porcelain tea sets to old ladies like me.