My career is well over being that I'm now 80 years old. However, I decided to ask AI what kind of career would be best when plugging in the interests and skills that I acquired over the years. The results are spot-on with what I've done with my life.
(Others might find creating an exercise as has FayetheADHDsquirrel at the beginning of his thread, above, might be relevant in career-making decisions.)
Here's what AI has to say regarding what I said about myself:
AI Overview
Relevant career paths for an empathic, introspective, and self-aware non-fiction writer with a background in sociology, urban studies, and clinical social group work include roles like non-profit program coordinator, grant writer, policy analyst, community organizer,researcher, communications specialist, and creative non-fiction writer focusing on social issues**. Your unique blend of empathy and analytical skills from sociology and urban studies, combined with your clinical group work experience, makes you well-suited for work that blends deep understanding with practical application, particularly in the non-profit, urban planning, or social justice sectors.
Leveraging Your Strengths
- Empathy & Self-Awareness:
You excel at understanding and connecting with others on an emotional level and possess strong self-awareness, making you an ideal candidate for roles that require interpersonal skills, advocacy, and nuanced communication.
- Introspective Nature:
Your introspective nature, combined with your writing ability, is a powerful asset for roles requiring deep thought, analytical writing, and thoughtful strategy.
- Sociology & Urban Studies:
Your undergraduate degree provides a strong foundation for understanding societal structures, community dynamics, and urban environments, which can be applied in many professional fields.
Clinical Social Group Work:
Your Master's degree equips you with practical experience in helping individuals and groups, fostering a deeper understanding of complex social and emotional issues, and developing strong therapeutic and facilitation skills.
(Shrugging my shoulders, I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, and a Certified Domestic Violence Therapist.)
