i'm doing this - should i be?
So, the biggest thing on my mind right now is my job. My roommate from college, Leanne, and I have been having this conversation for quite some time now. After all, she's feeling the same way. But our question is - - -
Now that we've gotten our degrees in Youth Ministry - and we've had all of this experience in the field - and we love working with the students - what if it doesn't work out? What do we have to "fall back on" if it doesn't work out? Seriously - our degrees are in Youth Ministry - where could we get a job that is outside of that field with that degree? And if we were to go to graduate school (which we both want to do) our Masters would be in something theological or in my case philosophical. What can we do with that? Teach? But what if we don't want to teach? What then?
I've had to seriously consider all of this stuff. I have to seriously recognize the fact that I might get fired in the next year because my boss (the guy who hired me) is leaving and the new guy might not like me or what I want to do here. So what does that mean then? Does that mean that I should just prepare for the worst now? Or should I be naive and think that "that could never happen to me?" Seriously - what should I do? I don't even know what to think.
I'm so glad that Leanne is coming to visit next week. I can't wait to continue to hash out this issue. I can't wait for her to read the parts of my book that I already have written. I can't wait to just hang out with someone that knows me inside and out. She's great like that.
It's just scary to think that after spending four years of my life - and quite a bit of money - that what I've studied might not mean anything to anyone else in the "real world." Craziness.
On a much lighter note: I found out that Hanson is coming to the House of Blues in Orlando in October. I'm totally psyched. I've been a dedicated fan since '97 - and there is nothing that will stop me from being at that show. I'm totally going to ask Andy if he'll come with me - though I'm not expecting him to. But it would totally be great!
I'm out.
peace all,
~Jenna
Now that we've gotten our degrees in Youth Ministry - and we've had all of this experience in the field - and we love working with the students - what if it doesn't work out? What do we have to "fall back on" if it doesn't work out? Seriously - our degrees are in Youth Ministry - where could we get a job that is outside of that field with that degree? And if we were to go to graduate school (which we both want to do) our Masters would be in something theological or in my case philosophical. What can we do with that? Teach? But what if we don't want to teach? What then?
I've had to seriously consider all of this stuff. I have to seriously recognize the fact that I might get fired in the next year because my boss (the guy who hired me) is leaving and the new guy might not like me or what I want to do here. So what does that mean then? Does that mean that I should just prepare for the worst now? Or should I be naive and think that "that could never happen to me?" Seriously - what should I do? I don't even know what to think.
I'm so glad that Leanne is coming to visit next week. I can't wait to continue to hash out this issue. I can't wait for her to read the parts of my book that I already have written. I can't wait to just hang out with someone that knows me inside and out. She's great like that.
It's just scary to think that after spending four years of my life - and quite a bit of money - that what I've studied might not mean anything to anyone else in the "real world." Craziness.
On a much lighter note: I found out that Hanson is coming to the House of Blues in Orlando in October. I'm totally psyched. I've been a dedicated fan since '97 - and there is nothing that will stop me from being at that show. I'm totally going to ask Andy if he'll come with me - though I'm not expecting him to. But it would totally be great!
I'm out.
peace all,
~Jenna
posted by Jennifer at
4:37 PM
3 Comments:
So, I could say I told you so when I suggested that you choose a second major or a serious minor in college; but, the fact is, Jenna (and Leeann and everyone else with the same worry) it's a proven fact that approximately 95% of college graduates don't work in the field in which they majored in school. Let that be some solace to you; you could find another job simply because you do have the degree. BUT know this too. You KNOW that God has called you to be a Youth Minister...we could never deny that. So if He's called you to it, He'll have a place for you.
MA
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Anonymous, At
3:30 PM
true on what MA had to say.
Plus grant and i are pretty sure God will be sending us away from this place next summer (praise the lord!) and this church will be looking for someone.
i also know several churches in n. florida that would be honored (rightly so) to have you on staff.
don't worry about tomorrow, he's got it under control. just trust in the lord with all of your heart and he will carry you through.
love you.
em
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princess granola, At
9:33 AM
The "real world"? What part of God and you doing His work isn't the real world? Almost everyone who has spent 10 minutes with you can verify that God has a strong calling on your life as a youth minister. Remember that God is in control. I got an e-mail today with a really good quote in it from Brent Riggs which says, "We live in a 'self' controlled world but this is not Godly 'self-control'." I love you sooo much, and I'm totally praying for you, but never doubt that God is totally in control! God's Peace!
~Heather~
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6:10 PM
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