I remember when I graduated high school, and everybody would ask where I was going to school and what I was going to study. It was a little easier to answer a question that was only about my next four years rather than my whole life. I knew where I was going to go to college (obviously) but when I was asked what I was going to study I was undecided. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do with my life.
I remember thinking that I wanted to be a physical therapist. Since I had had plenty of experience seeing physical therapists for my injuries I thought that it was a good plan. Then I really looked into it and saw that it was not for me. I didn't want to major in anything business related because I had 0 knowledge. I didn't think I was smart enough to get a business degree. So I went into college trusting that God had a plan for me and that something would get figured out...
Fast forward four years and on Saturday I will be graduating with two degrees. A bachelors degree in both Business Administration and Sports Management. I also am getting a concentration in Marketing. God provided! I trusted that it would all work out and it did.
When I look at these two significant seasons in my life they are similar and contrasting. I knew where I was going after high school but didn't know what I would be doing. At this point, I don't know where I will go but I know the field of work that I will most likely be in.
There is a significant similarity. I was not worried about the future either time because I know who holds my future and that is God.
It is a bit scary though, I will have to be making a very important decision here in the next month. That is where I am going to work.
Hopefully I can answer a question that a lot of people in my life have been wondering about. What's next?
I have two standing offers right now. The first offer I got is from a sports company in Kunming, China. That company is one that I have worked with the past two summers when I have spent time in China. They are looking for someone to move over there for a year and help run the company. This is a very intriguing opportunity to me. I love China and the people over there dearly. Since my first time visiting, the people have had a place in my heart. I also know a fair deal about sports and to be able to combine my love for the people and sports would be fulfilling. With a Sports Management degree and I would get a ton of experience that would be great if I am looking to work in sports.
My second offer is from a Marketing Firm in Indianapolis. I interviewed there a couple of weeks ago and it sees like a good opportunity for me. If I were to take that job I would begin as an account executive. The people there were great and right now I told them I need some time to evaluate my options.
Then there are a a handful of other companies that I am in the interview process with/waiting to hear back from. One of those companies is a large manufacturing corporation that I interned with this past summer. It's a company that I wanted to be a part of since day 1. I interviewed for a Leader in Training position. An LIT starts from the bottom up in the company to learn how everything works. I would be an LIT for a couple of months so that I can could a good grip on how the business works. This excites me because I don't know exactly what I want to do, and I want to learn as much as I possibly can. It's also great experience and would be a great fit for me getting my professional career started.
I have also been in constant contact with a smaller business in the area. A business co-owed by two individuals. One of the owners sons is being promoted to VP so they are looking for someone to fill his role and I guess they think very highly of me and I am honored. I have heard nothing but amazing things about both the owner and his son from some people who's opinions really mean a lot to me. To hear such good things about those two is very encouraging to me. This company is waiting for me to hear back from the other before we go any further. A small business could be a good fit as well.
God is so good. I had this post all typed up and was going to post it later. It's wild, I just received a call from a financial planning company that in interested in me. They have a four year training program that sounds right up my ally. I don't know much about financial planning, but it is something I would be curious to learn more about. It's amazing how an opportunity can come out of nowhere just like that. This company has a partnership with the Crossroads League and the commissioner of the league recommended me along with five other people for possible positions. One of the things I appreciated about the company is that they assured me that if I go to China, I will have a spot when I come back. I am excited to have another possible opportunity at hand.
For me, I am not worried about what is next. At times I have been, but am quickly reminded by close friends that there is nothing to worry about. I also look back at my entire life and God has always been faithful and has never failed me. Everything I have gone through has been for a reason and I know that will be how my entire life will be. I am in a spot where I am excited about what is next.
Here is the timeline for me. I graduate on Saturday and I will be moving back to Ohio with my parents on Sunday. I will be in Ohio for the month of May. We are going out West on a family vacation May 14th-21st. I hope to know where I am going to begin my career by the end of May. I would prefer to start working in June. If that is the case, I will be moving back to Indiana. Which I would love.
I hope this post was able to fill you in a little bit on my life and where things are heading. I was talking to one of my friends yesterday about how weird it is that nothing from here on out is legitimately planned. It doesn't seem like school should be over. I feel like I am just going home for the summer, but my whole life is ahead of me and I could not be more excited for what is next. I am excited for you to be a part of it.
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