Sarah: "I guess I would say to worry less... about your job and the exact path you need to take to get there.
25 was my second year in law school, going into my third. I was determined to be a lawyer for an environmental non-profit. I was so stressed about that exact career path -- like exactly what I needed to do to get to that goal. But my route has turned out more... circuitous.
25 was my second year in law school, going into my third. I was determined to be a lawyer for an environmental non-profit. I was so stressed about that exact career path -- like exactly what I needed to do to get to that goal. But my route has turned out more... circuitous.
It was around that time I needed to decide if I wanted to apply for a judicial clerkship. I didn't want to opportunity to pass me by, so I applied even though I wasn't sure. And then I got in and I've learned a ton. Now that's wrapping up, but I've taken this other job I'm excited about that also isn't environmental..."
Kate: "So is it more about worrying less, or about being opportunistic?"
Sarah: "I think both.
My next job? I met these people at an event I almost didn't go to. Last minute I decided I should probably go network. And then I really liked them, and they really liked me. And now I'm going to go work for them.
So I wish I had known that I didn't need to have this ONE job I wanted right away to be happy. There are so many other opportunities. But it's also seeing what doors are open at what time and then taking them."
Kate: "So is it more about worrying less, or about being opportunistic?"
Sarah: "I think both.
My next job? I met these people at an event I almost didn't go to. Last minute I decided I should probably go network. And then I really liked them, and they really liked me. And now I'm going to go work for them.
So I wish I had known that I didn't need to have this ONE job I wanted right away to be happy. There are so many other opportunities. But it's also seeing what doors are open at what time and then taking them."