There are an incredible number of options, but I would take them to the Buena Vista area. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc. Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. It is not always easy or simple, and this goes back to the first question, but try not to give up. You may feel like you’ve applied to 50+ jobs and no luck, but a lot of those can have hundreds of applications for one position. Although, I don’t think I will ever be fully comfortable with it. It took me a long time to realize, and also get comfortable doing that. Maybe “pester” isn’t the right word but always follow up, especially with job positions. That, and…sometimes you have to pester people. That obviously does not pertain to every equation, or scenario, but most of the time I believe it is worth it. One of the biggest lessons I have taken away from my challenges and getting to where I sit today is to say “Yes”. I will never look back on that, and hope to always remember the opportunities that might come as reward. However, many of the conclusions I come to require me to get out of my comfort zone. My decisions are not usually made in haste, but thought out and carefully assessed. My family and friends have always offered their advice, but ultimately let me make my own decisions and I am incredibly grateful for that. I have had a wonderful support system along the way. At this point in my life I am proud of myself for moving to new places, especially of my own volition. My passion would be to one day combine my love of fly fishing and conservation into a full time career. My goal for this year is to get accepted to grad school and continue my education in conservation biology. Often times I’ve held several jobs at once, and in my free time I am constantly working on new hobbies. I think what sets me apart from others is that I am always trying to stay busy and pursue new ventures. This profession offers exciting and unique opportunities to those who take advantage, and not to mention a beautiful office setting. Becoming a fly fishing guide is something I want to continue exploring, and I’ve only just begun to learn from others and build my skill set. My career is definitely still developing. Moving here was one of the best decisions I made.Īlright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally? It has pushed me in ways I could not have imagined. I am certainly still working towards that, but coming out to Colorado has helped me discover more of what I want to do. For a long time I wasn’t sure where I would end up or what I might be doing for my career. You might not know what that goal is, or it may turn out differently than expected, but it will be so worth it when that happens. Ultimately, if it’s something that you are passionate enough about then you try everything you can, every avenue, every path to keep going towards that goal. Some of these will hold us back no matter what we do. Of course, there are certain aspects of life we cannot always change or avoid. For some it’s more difficult than others, but everything is about perspective. Life gets tough at times, and believe me I have definitely thought about giving up on my dreams or career path and settling for something else. My answer may seem simple, but it’s that you keep going. What happens though when you give up? If you give up, essentially you lose everything you’ve been working towards. You may feel as though you’ve tried everything, and things still aren’t working. This isn’t as easy a question as it may seem. Hi Caroline, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up? We had the good fortune of connecting with Caroline Slaughter and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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