Ugh. I applied to be a part of this leadership training thing through the Y. It's a part-time employee management training program. I don't even know if I will get into it - I'm probably a little older than the type of employee they were hoping for. I'm also not entirely sure I want to do it even if I do get in!
Anyway, I had to submit a cover letter, resume, and a recommendation from my boss. This may sound naive and conceited, but I do have to say... I can look pretty decent on paper. The problems arise when I actually have to speak and act.
For some reason, though, when I submitted my paperwork I started to ponder the old "Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years from now" question. I've been asked it before. I've likely been told how you're supposed to respond to it.
I think I see this question in a different light now than I used to. I don't know that it's better or not, and it's probably not how you're supposed to answer. Yet, if I'm asked that question today, I'd like to answer something like this:
"In 5 (or 10) years I will be almost 62 (or 67) years old. I anticipate life being even more full in my 60's and 70's than it has been to this point. I hope to see myself with another degree or two, having read at least another 5-10 books in each of those years, be volunteering in some capacity among the under-served of the community, and have the faith and curiosity of a child; but most of all, I want to be enjoying daily life with my sweetheart, and be able to listen intently to my grandchildren as they share with me their hopes and dreams and every little detail about their lives.
I believe trying to plan for future employment or achievements is short-sighted. I want to continue to learn and grow and give, so I can prepare for the future as my best self. My hope is that I have not even begun to see what that can fully look like yet.
Of course, realistically, I probably won't do any of those things. But that's the way I would like to see it...
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