486G!

As I discussed last post I’m having some trouble deciding where exactly I want to end up. As previously mentioned, piloting always seemed like the natural choice and there seemed to be only one possibility: flying planes was my dream job.

Anyways, in order to learn more about myself, I set up a survey. It’s titled “What is the number one thing I’m good at?” It’s purpose is to see if my skills align with flying. So far, in typical fashion of friends, I’m best at “drinking beer,” and “being a boss.” I have a few interesting traits including “cheering people up” proposed by two people, as well as “smiling with my eyes.” Now I’m not so sure what is meant by that last one, but it seems to me these aren’t what sort of skills I was hoping for. Not to say these are bad, at all.

Now compared with my skills as concluded by a Strengths Test quiz, my friend’s opinions seem on target. According to Strengths Quest, “I am an achiever willing to work long and hard who looks to the past to find solutions for the future. I also deal with each individual in a different manner according to their personality, which helps me form very close relationships where trust is unquestionable.” To cap this off, “I attempt to bring people together to avoid conflict.”

This lines up almost PERFECTLY with the role of a pilot in my opinion. Great, I’ve got the skills (theoretically). Where to now? Back to the drawing board.

Still the question begs, how will I know I like what I’m getting into, or how would anyone for that matter? This is the question that has plagued me since Grade 10 planning. And only a few lucky ones know the answer.

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