[nabs-l] Some Questions...

[Brandon Keith Biggs]

Hello Kerri,
What I went through to find my pipes in life was lots of trial and error and 
self realization. I went through a community college on the quarter system 
and tried everything I could. I also through myself into  extra projects if 
my college didn't offer a class in that subject. As a result I spent 4 years 
at a community college, have almost 200 units as a transfer and know exactly 
what I want for my life. I think it was worth it. So many people are going 
through the 4 year college, not liking what they are doing, or really aren't 
sure what they want their major to be.
I would also look at your hobbies and check out fields related to that. If 
you like playing computer games, look at programing, writing, audio 
engineering, game design and anything that has to do with computers.
If you like reading books, look at publishing, being an editor (there are 
many kinds of editors), being an agent, being an author, being an English 
professor and or a professional reviewer.
If you like music, look into music business, music history, music theory, 
audio engineering, being a musician, being a music teacher, music therapist, 
song writer or programmer of music applications.
If you like watching TV, look into being a journalist, news caster, 
director, actor, camera person, audio engineer, script writer, animator (I'm 
sure it could be done) and special effects guy.

Write down throughout the week things that either get your ardor up, things 
that you spend lots of time on and things you dream you could do but know 
you never could. Then do what I did above and start thinking of a list of 
things you can do. Also, take some of the personality tests online. They 
often give you ideas. If you need any help, say you just love twiddling your 
thumbs and you can't think of anything that you can twiddle your thumbs at 
and we can help you.
(Film actor and gate guard come to mind right away.
Thanks,

Brandon Keith Biggs
-----Original Message----- 
From: brooke anderson
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 6:08 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Some Questions...

My dear I also struggle with the same. My opinion is if you want to work at
the Dunkin Donuts,you should. However just remember that it might not be
something you want to do for the rest of your life. also keep in mind that
you will most likely have to fight for your job.  many people will think
that you cannot do it. In reality, if you are good at slating, you can. do
not give up.
Nichole.

send from my galaxy note ii
On Jun 7, 2013 6:44 PM, "Kerri Kosten" <kerrik2006 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone:
>
> I don't want to say too much on a public list, so I am going to try to
> keep this very general and just ask my questions.
> Basically, how did you decide what you wanted to do in life for a career?
> How did you pick your major?
> If you do not have much confidence in yourself, how did you find out
> what you were passionate about/wanted to do?
> How did you find internal motivation?
> How did you decide whether to go to school, or just get a job?
> What jobs can blind people do without a degree?
> What jobs can a blind person do just to gain confidence in themselves
> until they find direction?
> I find myself really struggling now that I am out of training. I did
> really well in training, but the goals I set in training do not apply
> now in the situation I am in because those goals were training
> specific. I think I also did really well in training because it was a
> routine and I got used to it. I was also always told what to do, or
> knew what I needed to work on in each class.
> I am really struggling finding motivation now that I am on my own and
> don't have the training center staff encouraging me, pushing me, and
> telling me what to do.
> My problem I think is if I am scared of someone, or I really
> respect/admire someone, or I am intimidated by someone, I will work as
> hard as I can and make sure to do everything they say. But, when just
> left to myself, on my own, I really really struggle to find
> motivation, make decisions about things, and find direction.
> Does anyone else find themselves struggling with this kind of thing
> after training or am I the only one?
> How have you gotten through it and found direction/your passion and
> what you wanted to do?
> The problem is my Rehab counselor called me today. He is someone I
> really respect. I am now stressing out because I want to at least have
> a plan for him when I return his call. I at least want him to think
> that after spending so much money to send me to training, I am
> motivated and am doing things and taking some sort of action rather
> than sitting around.
> But, I have no idea what jobs to look for or what to do. A Dunkin
> Donuts just opened here recently. Is there anything I could do there?
> I just want to show my counselor I have been doing something or at
> least have a plan.
> Thanks so much, and I look forward to reading your responses!
> Kerri
>
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