Career Evolution: Lessons from Baseball Coaching to Blogger Aspirations

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Career Evolution: Lessons from Baseball Coaching to Blogger Aspirations

May 29, 2024

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I have had many jobs over the years. My first job was a baseball camp run by former Los Angeles Dodger bullpen coach Mark Cresse. When I moved out on my own, I began my career in the restaurant business, which lasted about seven years, then onto education. I also have some side hustles such as a tutoring business and most recently Instacart. I invest in the stock market, crypto-currency, real estate, and most importantly people.

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Work plays a central role in my life as I get older. I find a lot of meaning and purpose in what I do, satisfaction in a job well done, and having money to do the things I want and take care of my family. I would like to get back into professional writing at some point, perhaps as a travel blogger, or just a blogger who pays for traveling by blogging. I also would like to get to where I make enough money off my investments that I no longer need to work, although I would probably continue teaching or coaching at the very least.

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Discussion Question

What are some of the jobs you have had? What were your favorites, least favorite? What are your aspirations for the future?

Conclusion

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3 responses to “Career Evolution: Lessons from Baseball Coaching to Blogger Aspirations”

Huilahi
May 29, 2024 at 10:34 am
Meaningful posts as always. This is a tough question for me to answer because I have not had much work experience throughout my life. Being an Autistic person on the spectrum, I have often struggled to find a job that would fulfill my needs. My main issue isn’t lack of motivation but bad past work experiences. For instance, I remember a time when I worked at a local grocery store during a summer job. I was unable to handle the pressure imposed by an authoritative manager. I recall a time when I was unable to handle the trolleys outside the store resulting in a tense argument with my co-workers. So, I’ve learned harsh lessons that it’s not easy to find happiness in the workplace.
A great film about the struggles of maintaining a job is “Fair Play”. It tells the story of a pair of jealous lovers that compete against each other in the same corporate firm. Now streaming on Netflix, it’s definitely worth watching. Here’s why I recommend it strongly:
https://huilahimovie.reviews/2023/10/18/fair-play-2023-movie-review/
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Gene
July 15, 2024 at 12:48 pm
Certainly, wish you well and all the very best as you pursue your goals you shared in your post.
When I was younger, I enjoyed the structure and order while serving in the U.S. Army during my military experience. I like jobs where there is a defined mission and objective. My least favorite jobs were settings where office gossip reigned, cliques were formed etc as I am more of a “We”, “All-In” type of a personality. I enjoyed coaching college basketball for a few years. Most recently, I’m transitioning from serving as a case manager for homeless individuals and families. As I approach my retirement years, I’m thinking about pursuing a teacher-residency program to teach for a couple of years.
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1. Mr. B
  July 18, 2024 at 9:41 am
  Thanks Gene! I think we always have to be looking to adapt to the new situations we find ourselves in. I am sure you would make an excellent teacher. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding. Sounds like you have a lot of life wisdom students could benefit from. Thanks for the comment.
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