My personal and professional goals are something I have stood by and strive to continue on a daily basis. My goals will not only progress my career, but be an example for my children. The following three professional and personal goals that I have developed over the past 2 years will describe my future. It is important that my children see how successful a person can be when they put their mind to something. I also want my children to understand the amount of time and effort it takes to achieve the goals I have set for myself. I am not a traditional student. I didn’t start my college career until the age of despite the urging of my parents.
I got married and started a family early at the age of twenty one and decided being when my children young is I began working as a CNA when my children got a little older I my job to downsizing the facility. I call this my blessing in disguise otherwise I have gone back to school to get my associates degree in 2009. I was making a living and supporting my family prior to losing my job. Financially, going from two incomes to one was difficult, but in the end it was worth it because the lessons I learned and the goals I achieved will show my children never give up on your dream and sometimes the path .
I have had my Associates degree for two years. I was fortunate enough to get a job immediately out of school; and I find it very rewarding. Recently, I’ve decided it was now or never to go back and get my Bachelors degree. I realize having my Bachelors degree will also help me support my growing family. According to Mahger (2011), “The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that bookkeepers, accountants and auditing clerks — all jobs obtained with just an associate degree — made a median salary of $34,030 in 2010. Those who complete a bachelor’s degree may have more earnings potential anywhere from $43,000 per year to $100,000. With adding an additional child last year and raising inflation , a larger salary would help give my children everything they need and . A Bachelors degree will also help me become a well-rounded person. Since I am a numbers person, my writing and theory ability could use some improvement.
According to Weitz (2008), A well-rounded education is the pursuit of comprehensive knowledge, balanced across a wide range of subjects. With the purpose of education being to prepare students to become competent, contributing citizens, the broad content of a well-rounded education expands future options, professionally, socially, and personally.
Liberal Arts and Classical Education are considered well-rounded studies designed to develop intellectual growth, versus studying for a specific skill or profession. Obtaining a Bachelors degree with not only improve my employment opportunities and providing upward career mobility, but also make me a better person. My main career goal is to become a senior analyst with my current employer, Investors Community Bank. I would have a lot more job responsibilities, and an overall larger contribution to the company.
There are many advancement opportunities at my employer and becoming a senior analyst would be the next step to achieve. My senior analyst has been a great mentor to me and has greatly contributed to the analyst I am today. Senior analysts assist with training of new employees. I enjoy sharing my experiences and knowledge with anyone who could benefit from it. My professional and personal goals help me give me a path to follow and will help me achieve my full potential. My goals are achievable but challenging while being a mom, wife, and a full time worker, which pushes me even more.
