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Creating the Job You Would Love to Have

My young daughter has just joined the Real World…she now has one of those jobs from hell. And it's really too bad. She was uber-excited when she found out she was hired for the job. How can a "Dream-job Come True" turn into "Night From the Living Dead" so quickly?

And my husband jokes that the two best days on the job are the first day and the last day. It's unfortunate he lives with this belief about having a career, but there are countless other people who most likely feel the same way because this is the reality they live with.

Those who are pretty far along on their soul's journeys have come to the understanding that with certain challenges come great (and sometimes painful) learning lessons, and with these lessons come spiritual growth. The amount of time we spend immersed in these lessons depends on the everyday choices we make about who we are, who we wish to become, and our awareness about our own areas of needed growth.

This especially holds true in our job environment, for with so many interactions with clients, coworkers, employees, and management, there can be countless opportunities for various life themes to play out, such as: tolerance, teamwork, interpersonal communication, dealing with change, diversity, ethics, dealing with conflict, and negotiation. Because there are so many avenues for learning, experiencing dynamic relationships with others is our primary vehicle for rapid progression and expansion of the spirit.

Looking at your position from a higher perspective

If you find yourself in an unbearable situation, it will be necessary to recognize what theme is playing out in your work scenarios. Know that, from a higher self level, all themes and events are purposely brought into physical existence with the intention of growth and development of certain qualities based on your emotional reactions to similar events in the past. Understanding this comes the realization that you are ultimately responsible for creating the reality you now find yourself in. And also know that if you can create an undesirable situation, you can create a more fulfilling one as well!

Once you recognize the theme that is playing out, notice the situations you are in when you become emotionally charged. As an example, do you have a boss that is forever pressuring you to bring in more and more revenue to the company, and then you watch all of management, including your boss, sit back and collect profit-sharing bonuses while you make enough wages just above poverty level — with no bonus for yourself? (I know somebody in this exact situation…actually, I know quite a few).

It's time to discover from this level of 'superior/subordinate' relationship theme what you are getting out of this situation and what character traits you need to develop from it. Perhaps you can recognize a few things about this scenario (because you might be repeatedly playing out the same scenes from previous jobs), and discover what personal decisions you can make that will take you on a totally new path that transcends this pattern you seem to be recreating in your life. In this case scenario, maybe you need to make the observation that individuals who seek only the glory of money while forsaking the value of others' contributions is a futile path (this is only one possibility).

Once you acknowledge this, then you can make a new decision to personally grant more respect and offer gratitude to those seen and unseen who constantly provide for your well-being. The next step would be to honor and bless the gift of insight given to you by those who brought you this lesson, and the final step would be to offer forgiveness to those individuals, and to yourself if necessary.

If you're not sure what are the exact lessons that you need to acknowledge, just ask the Universe to help bring you that awareness, and it will come through dreams or in conversations with others. Don't worry — the awareness will come eventually.

Create the job you really want

In the meantime, a powerfully creative technique to draw to yourself a new job (and a new level of experiencing interpersonal relationships), is to make a list. This list will consist of all the qualities you desire in your new job and how you feel while playing out your new role. I can confidently offer you this advice due to the fact I have successfully implemented it on more than one occasion, as well as others I know who have used it.

To begin with, you'll need to write statements that are in present tense, such as "I have a job that…" Because all probabilities already exist in the nonphysical realm that is no-time/no-space, this kind of creative statement is simply stating a fact — whatever you desire is already there, waiting to be pulled into physical reality by your command. Fear that it won't happen, fear that it won't come soon enough, fear that you cannot create your reality, or fear that your next job will be just as unrewarding, will reverse efforts to pull this probability into expression.

The next piece of advice is to state what you want, and not what you don't want. However, if you don't have a clue about how to be more specific about your desires, you can start with the aspects you don't like about your job then turn it around into a positive. For instance, you might hate your commute because of the distance. Knowing this, you can then say, "I have a job that has an easy, relaxing commute."

What to keep in mind when setting intentions

Make creating your list a priority and be flexible in your desires. Avoid having the thought, "I can't possibly find this kind of job, because no such job exists." Just remember — many different versions of the 'future you' lie just ahead, and — this is important — you would not have the desire if the probable future version didn't already exist. It's all a matter of choosing which alternate path you want to take.

Henriette Anne Klauser, in her book, "Write it Down, Make it Happen," offers this advice:

"Write fast. Do not linger over the page. If you find yourself dismissing a goal as grandiose or far-fetched, write it anyway and put a star next to it. That's a live one.

Do not be afraid of wanting too much. Write down even those ambitions which have no practical means of accomplishment.

Keep on writing. Write from your heart and make the list as long as you like.

Lou Holtz, the famous football coach, did this in 1966. He was twenty-eight years old when he sat down at his dining room table and wrote out one hundred and seven impossible goals. He had just lost his job, he had no money in the bank, and his wife, Beth, was eight months pregnant with their third child. He was so discouraged that Beth gave him a copy of "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz to help lift his spirits.

…Of the one hundred and seven goals on his list from 1966, Lou has accomplished eighty-one.

So give yourself permission to dream, to be totally unrealistic.

(Note: According to an interview he gave in 2007, he went on to accomplish 102.)

Here are some more of my suggestions for statements to add to your list:

1. I have a job/career with rewarding pay.
2. I have a job/career where I work with respectful people.
3. I have a job/career that allows me to maintain balance in my life.
4. I have a job/career that is challenging and rewarding. (No one wants a boring job!)
5. I have a job/career where I am recognized for my talents/skills/gifts.
6. I have a job/career that provides a welcoming atmosphere.

Use either the word 'job' or 'career,' whichever feels more comfortable for you.

After you've compiled this list, keep it handy and review it often, and don't be afraid to revise it. This technique will also work for those who are currently unemployed and have been struggling for some time to bring about suitable employment opportunities. Being unemployed can amplify fears about survival, and it would be helpful to take a look at one of my other articles called "The Best Tool for Creating Abundance" to first, help you overcome those fears, and second, to restore peace of mind.

And most of all, don't limit your perspective on how the job should be. Maybe your dream job is actually a business that you personally create. You know what they say…if nobody will hire you, hire yourself!

The ultimate creator of your life

It is said that the Universe naturally brings about harmony and balance, and it always supports your desires by working with you and not against you — you are your own adversary and creator of unwanted patterns in your life! A crucial (but not-so-obvious) step to take to finally break out of this vicious cycle is to acknowledge your personal power and responsibility for creating what you want through your conscious choices, intentions, and actions.

According to Joseph Weed in Wisdom of the Mystic Masters, 1) aspirations and desires become abilities, 2) repeated thoughts become tendencies, 3) will to performance becomes action, 4) painful experiences become conscience, and 5) repeated experiences lead to wisdom. The wisdom you as older souls have acquired through your repeated experiences can now serve you to make better, more 'holistic' choices.

This article is dedicated to my daughter, who I know believes in herself and has the confidence, determination, and resilience to carry herself through life's harrowing dramas. Here's to experiencing the best and highest possible outcomes for all your new journeys ahead!

About the Author

Linda Sue Anderson, founder of Holistic Future, is a Certified Alchemical Hypnotherapist, a researcher of holistic, spiritual, and metaphysical subjects, and has studied naturopathy, herbalism, and acupressure. She has a background in greenhouse management, growing medicinal herbs and other organic produce.

Linda is also a kundalini, meditation, and chakra expert and teacher, helping others along their path based on her personal kundalini experiences over the years.

Linda sees herself as a futurist-a conscious explorer of the evolutionary leap humanity and our planet is currently experiencing, and an observer of where we are headed.

More Holistic Future articles and resources can be found here: HolisticFuture.com

Should Children Be Allowed To Earn Money?

Upon mention of the words ‘child labour' many people might envision a harrowing scene straight from a Charles Dickens' novel; with malnourished children slaving away on an assembly line, producing goods for cruel, predatory adults. The concept of kids working for money has somehow been associated with a denial of childhood rights and forced employment.

Unfortunately in Jamaica, poverty and ignorance has driven too many parents to curtail their children's education at an early age, turning them out onto the fields, markets and streets to contribute an income to the family home. We have all seen young children in uniform plying their wares, explaining that they needed to collect enough money to go to school the next day.

The question about children working for an income came to the forefront a few months ago around a television commercial featuring youth, obviously not yet in their teens, singing for a cellular telephone company. A complaint was raised that the advertiser was unethical to use children to promote its product. Eventually, a warning from the Ministry of Labour and Welfare was issued reminding people that children of a certain age should not be employed.

The whole issue left me bewildered and bothered. Why shouldn't talented kids be paid for the value they create in the marketplace, just like their adult counterparts?

Child Employment and The Law

To find out more about restrictions on child employment, I examined the Child Care and Protection Act 2004. Section 33 states that "no person shall employ a child under the age of thirteen years for the performance of any work." Section 34 outlines the restrictions on employment for children aged 13 to 15, ensuring that they are not involved in hazardous activity or night or industrial work.

However, Section 35 indicates that notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 33 and 34, the Minister responsible for labour may "issue a permit to a child to enable that child to be employed for the purpose of participating in artistic performances." Any offence against the provisions in this Act can lead to a fine not exceeding $500,000 and/or jail time not exceeding six months.

Section 38 also notes that the restrictions do not apply to work done by any child "under order of detention in a juvenile correction centre or a community service order; or as part of that child's instruction in any school," as long as it is not dangerous or interfering in the child's education.

Children can Contribute to Economic Growth

One of the problems currently facing Jamaica is that we have insufficient business activity to produce desperately needed jobs. As we search for ideas to turn around our country's economy, we can't ignore the part that children can play. If we don't develop an entrepreneurial outlook and money-making skills in our youth, they will graduate from school expecting to receive employment that will not be available.

I think that it is vital for parents to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit in their children. The knowledge of how to create value for others and receive a monetary reward in exchange is one of the best lessons to impart to them. Several large enterprises in retail, manufacturing and the hotel industry continue to prosper today because the founders incorporated their children into the business from an early age.

Even if you don't have a family business, you can still teach your children about earning money. Working gives them experience in offering a service or delivering a product, builds their saving accounts, and teaches them important money management habits.

Money-making Ideas for Children

- Car washing: Kids can go in groups of two or three around their communities and offer to clean their neighbours' cars.

- Pet care: Children with a love for animals could provide dog grooming and pet-sitting services.

- Food sale: Children who love to bake or cook could earn money from making lunches or snacks and selling them on weekends.

- Baby sitting: Busy parents always need help with their kids, so this could be a profitable assignment for children with a knack for taking care of younger children.

- Tutoring services: Children who are knowledgeable about school subjects such as Math or English, or who are computer whizzes, can teach others in these areas.

- House sitting: When neighbours go on vacation, children can offer to water plants, rake leaves or feed their pets in their absence.

- Landscaping: Mowing the lawn, planting flowers, weeding and trimming are light landscaping activities that children can do for neighbours.

- Backyard gardening: Encourage a green thumb by giving your kids a space to grow vegetables and herbs which can be sold to supermarkets and health food stores.

- Artistic creations: Children can design jewellery, make greeting cards, design promotional material, create websites, produce artwork, do face painting at birthday parties, and more.

It's important to monitor your children's entrepreneurial activities to ensure that they keep safe and that their income earning doesn't interfere with their school work.

Copyright © 2010 Cherryl Hanson Simpson

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About the Author

I am a financial consultant and coach living in Jamaica, West Indies. I have a passion for empowering people to become financially successful. My company, Financially S.M.A.R.T Services, produces and markets resources to help persons to manage, multiply and maintain their money. Cherryl is a financial consultant and coach, and the founder of Financially S.M.A.R.T. Services, Jamaica's number one source for practical, down-to-earth and independent answers for all questions relating to personal finance. Cherryl is currently writing her first book, The 3 Ms of Money. See more of her work at www.financiallysmartadvice.com, www.financiallyfreenetwork.com and www.financiallysmartonline.com.

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