Parents Deciding Kids FutureWritten by Bilal Shah
In countries like Pakistan, my country, it is a moral value that what your elders decide goes no matter how big or personal matter is that is even about their careers or even worse their weddings.Hey I am not saying that these decisions totally go wrong or something, they are quite experienced people and have seen high and lows of life and some of decisions are really master strokes and it is helpful when kids are spoilt for choices that is can't decide or confused or know nothing what is going around (Yeah I know these kind of people and I advise them to listen to their parents) but people don't really face same experiences in their lives, some thing that was miraculous to someone may turn out to be a nightmare for someone else. It worsens when they almost force their children what they feel is right for them. When a girl is doing well in her studies then she will/have to become a doctor and for boys it is Engineering or one other option is BBA (He may choose to be doctor that is also okay) even if he she wanted to be a fashion designer or something. A example of this sort happened when brother of my friend was forced to be a doctor when he really wanted to do hotel management .Now guy is sick of his life as he is sensitive and can't stand burnt or bruised people. This could easily been avoided if his parents respected their son's wish and helped him on his way instead of making him take profession of their choice. (It is also because a Doctor or Engineer is a highly respected person in our society and someone related to him/her is also respected). How can somebody do something when not interested in it he would make matters worse for him and also for people around him. One of my classmate fells in same category as he has no interest in subject whatsoever and unfortunately for me he is in my group so we have to cope with his lack of co-operation and do his work, which makes us frustrated and angry at times. One misplaced being making all of us feeling miserable.
| | Transitioning portable careers for global military familiesWritten by Victoria Parham
Mention virtual business or portable careers in military community and typically you think of military spouse, veteran, or military retiree jump-starting their own business - - keeping in touch with clients, colleagues or a combination of both. How? Electronically of course.The evolvement of home office technology presents a wealth of opportunity for military spouse to develop businesses that can be operated from virtually anywhere. Examples of types of businesses that could fall under virtual or portable realm could include following: - Technical or business writing - Editor - Proofreader - Web Developer - Secretarial Support - Travel Agent - Translator - Interpreter - Graphic Illustrator - Freelance Writer - Researcher - Technical Support Agent - Consultant Deciding which business is right for you could seem a little challenging at first, however, a wonderful exercise to help get you started is called self-awareness and skills evaluation. In this exercise you’ll ask yourself a series of questions. Note: it’s important to be honest with yourself. 1. Are you a self-starter? 2. Do you enjoy working independently or as part of a team? 3. Are you trust-worthy and honest? 4. Are you comfortable communicating by email and telephone? 5. Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? 6. What are you passionate about? 7. Do you enjoy serving others? 8. What software proficiencies do you possess? 9. Can you set goals and follow them through to completion? 10. Are you comfortable with rejection? If you answered, Yes to majority of questions chances are you’ve got skills, attitude, and motivation of a business owner. Starting a business in general, regardless of type requires much planning, research, patience, and preparation. Working for yourself means making decisions on everything. An example: - Equipment purchases hardware to run your virtual business efficiently - Software purchases required to serve clients and run your business efficiently - Business structure setup - (sole-proprietor, corporation or LLC) - Hours of operation establishing hours which you’ll work - Loans preparing loan packets (if you’ll require startup capital)
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