It's been very difficult to reclaim confidence following the (seemingly ongoing) quarantimes. Over the past 2 years, many friendships have faltered, work relationships seem as fleeting as Zoom check-ins and even my fellowship groupmates seem like a mirage. I'm posting here to seek out some confidence building advice, opportunities, or just a genuine connection to shake me from an absurdly existential rut as I consider a critical junction in my career/studies.
I'm a ceaseless city explorer, avid reader with an inquisitive mind, and a bit of a creative. I've worked for think tanks, museums, universities, and investor teams. Soon I'll claim my first degree after a false start or two. Now I am seeking out a position in shareholder advocacy on human rights, environmental due diligence, and good governance with experience and academic grounding in the field. May be I want to get another degree or explore career in immigration assistance and reform or electoral policy. Right now the possibilities of enacting change from within corporative structures intrigues me a lot and my work experience encourages me to surge ahead on that path.
I generally lack social connections with whom I can articulate these ambitions and interests, explore wild ideas and even more mundane but still impactful possibilities. I'd love to learn about what you do for work, for fun, for enrichment, for the community, for family. I'd love to hear about how you gained your confidence, seized an opportunity, discovered potential, sustained your hopes or dreams. Perhaps by posting this I can make a connection or learn something new, so please forgive this rather self-centered post. My email is
alix.soma@gmail.com if interested in chatting rather than responding to this thread.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
