Yesterday, I got to hang out one of our local TV new stations. I got to see the control room, the studio, I even accidentally (yes it was an accident) got of TV! I met the producers, the director, the camera guys, the graphics guy and the reporters too! Of course, you know me: the entire time I was there I was hoping there is would a clear cut opportunity to get them to do a story on the group.
But since I like to be etiquettly correct; I didn't breathe a word of it. However, I was hoping it would come up. I even had a plan.
I figured that somebody at the station would have asked me what I did for a living. I refused to tell them that I am a stay at home mom: Despite how much I value being one, I also understand how undervalued my status is at this day and age is from certain perspectives. So instead, I've chosen a title for myself.
I am a
Volunteer : What I do with my time is volunteer. I schedule events, I meet people, I direct people, but all this is volunteering.
Early Childhood Development: Duh. What part of my day doesn't involve early childhood development?
Community Specialist: I specialize in creating a community of moms in our area. I mean that is what a playgroup is, right?!
I wanted to give it a special name because I know it will attract interest. There was only one problem with my plan; no one asked me what I did for a living. My group never came up and most of the time I spent sitting in a chair silently, while everyone went busily about their day. But it's OK. I know I'll get another chance. The volunteer Early Childhood Development Community Specialist in me knows it.
What do you do for a living?
I've been reading about 'personal branding' - the idea that young people these days are creating a 'personal brand for themselves through social media' - hmmmm - so the question "what do you do for a living?" makes me think; "I breathe, I dream, I just do what makes me ALIVE" LOL!
ReplyDeleteI don't need a 'personal brand'(or a title). I respect myself and live with passion.
John
John, I agree that the primary issue should be about being proud of what you do and enjoy living it! Part of the title isn't neccesarliy to say I feel my positon is not worthy but to show others how important I believe me position is! :-)
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