here, six months there, I had problems. I gave up looking for a dream job that had been the problem with changing jobs so much. I went back to a time when I honestly tried my best at whatever job I had. Finally I went to school once again this time to become an Automotive Technician. I got a college degree from the vocational school I went to. This I thought of as my dream job.

Surprise it was no different than any other job I had. Just the subject was different like a math class is the same as an English class if you are good at both. Somehow I had lost my social skills along the way and this tolled heavily upon me. I had too many jobs where I worked mostly alone. I didn't become proficient at the job until I did do it working alone then it seemed like a light bulb went off and I actually knew what I was doing. I wound up getting fired later too many come back form before when I could not seem to get my act together.

I did not pursue Automotive Technology as a career though. I still do it as a hobby sometimes being paid for it. It had long been my hobby before it was my job. That's why I thought it would be the perfect dream job. What I've done is take the unemployment and some job training the state provides. I am learning to make my experience with my many occupations pay off. I learned that the constant in all of them was me and my attitude towards the job. I am learning: How, I perceived the job's worth and my self worth; How, I got along with the boss or those above me; How, I valued the quality of work I could provide; What, made the job important or prestigious; Why, I should be a good team player; What, those at each job taught me about the job itself and it's rewards and pitfalls.

I am learning how those important social skills that worked so marvelously in the right environment can be made to work in any environment and how to value any work I may get as a potential dream job. I have not decided against returning to the automotive field. What I am saying is that I have learned how to turn lemons into lemonade. The world is becoming my oyster once again but this time I expect to stay and make a real commitment to myself and excel in my chosen field.

I am sure my next job will be a dream job and I wish you good luck on finding yours!

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