If only I had studied medicine, business, engineering, and more

It was the old "if only I had studied in college or professional school X" instead of Y. 

This man who I was coaching was a little old to be engaged in such unproductive fantasy.  But, like so many of us, he had received an unexpected wound.  His profession of practicing law had been undergoing a glut, with no relief in supply in sight.  His lament was not going all the way in pre-med and becoming a medical doctor.  Yeah, as if MDs are sitting all that pretty right now either. Like lawyers, some of doing well, but others are waiting for the next shoe to drop.

The reality is that so little of success is related to what we, in our salad days, studied in school.  Or even how well we mastered the subject matter, as frozen in time by grades.  Just look at the range of majors in the leaders in U.S. government and business.  Much more depends on drive [Download SavingSoulsJaneGenova], ability to bounce back from setbacks [Download Geezerguts], and emotional intelligence [Download CUsersjasneDocumentsjg.]

Of course, if we were starting out school in 2010, there might be subjects we know that are not especially marketable.  Those range from history to English literature.  Therefore, we consult with some savvy career counselors and put together a major or a plan for professional school that seems to give us a better shot at a job.  However, that might be yet another case of Mankind plans, the gods laugh. 

 

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[Paula Frazier]

Jane:

I recently read your article on AOL about the woman who has triplets and has been laid off three times.

Can you tell me where to send diapers to and also what size she needs?

Thanks,

Paula Frazier