I have the same type of characteristics as your ex as well. I am always looking for something more challenging. I tend to get bored easily. I am working on my MBA now and am contemplating what further schooling I want to do post MBA. PhD and be an instructor maybe? Possibly another field all together?Purplehood wrote:Based on what I read from your post, you sound a lot like my second Ex. She is highly intelligent, communicates well, is a people-person, has an MBA and always wanted to be a Teacher.
She simply is never happy with whatever it is that she is doing and is looking for something more challenging. She has gone through a variety of "careers" and is thinking about more school in order to become a lawyer. You sound exactly like that to me.
I only have one suggestion, get a Reserve Commission in the Military.
To the OP - I've been in the same field for the last ten years (mortgage) and have done some different things within the business. I most recently made a jump (August 2010) to a new position within division that sounded somewhat interesting, but maybe not exactly what my personality dictated. As a result I am having a failry difficult time in this position. It is the first time I have encountered something like this since I have always been very successful at what I have done. My advice here is to make sure that whatever you choose fits your personality. I have found it is important.
I don't know many people that are fortunate enough to work in their dream job. In the interim while looking for one, I tolerate what I do and come in and give it what I have. One day I may wind up doing something I truly enjoy - that I will want to do forever. I'd love to own a range at some point in my life. At this point, I haven't found what I am looking for either, but having a good job right now is a good thing now given our economic conditions.
Best of luck to you...I'd like to hear how your journey ends when you get there.