The Pursuit of a Career

Lately, I have been asked through various internship assignments and by co-workers and family members if "I will continue in this area of recreation and tourism." I have very quickly replied, "YES!" Although this job is very time consuming and strenuous with working in a service oriented field, with a limited staff, with long hours, a ministry with spiritual aspects, and also very low pay, it is something that I absolutely have the most joy in doing because our summer months of ministry make it all worth it. As most people's internships come to a close, mine is really just beginning. I have spent the last 4 months planning what I will be doing in the next 4 months when all of that planning gets put to the test and rolls into action. This is the time where I will be tested the most physically, emotionally, and spiritually which will affect my performance level a great deal. Now, the problem that I am facing is the uncertainty of whether I will have a job with this organization after the internship or not. Although I really want to work with this organization full-time in the future, there is always that uncertainty especially considering our tough economic times. I have realized that these next four months will be the time for me to prove my worth to the organization and how much of an asset I can be to its growth. I am hoping that my transition to a career is smooth and that I do not have to search one out, but that is why I need to constantly make efforts to obtain the career that I most desire.