Don’t wait; try construction and start experiencing what millions of other workers have found…construction may just be the best industry for you to develop all that you can be!
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Why Construction Might Be Your Calling©
Most people considering their “life’s calling” often do not find it till they are in their late 20’s, 30’s, and sometimes not until they are in their 40’s (That’s ancient man!) But so many of those who may have found their life’s calling later in life will often confess to having turned from something earlier in their life or had never even considered a career choice until later in life.
Finding construction as your life’s calling could be this type of experience. For many high school students and even college students, construction may not have even been considered. For many students, they were never encouraged to think about the construction field from a school or career counselor.
So, how should you go about trying to determine your life’s calling? Just consider a few important thoughts that may help you in this effort.
First, “chill out.” Most people struggle to know what they want to do for a job, much less feeling called to a profession. So, if you don’t personally have an incredible desire and appetite to be an accountant, a nurse, a teacher, a plumber, or a carpenter, don’t panic. Relax and just contemplate what you can see yourself doing some day.
Second, you are reading this article, aren’t you? Come on, just the fact that you found this web site and are reading this article says something to your seeking a potential life calling. Wise people make wise decisions when they entertain gaining more information and knowledge. Such an effort separates really good decisions from great decisions!
Third, contact some construction companies in your local area. Call and ask for their Human Resource Manager. This individual is often the first contact you will make who can give you a general knowledge about the company and then direct you to others who can provide more technical and detail information.
Fourth, a “life calling” isn’t about limiting your options and opportunities but rather about positioning yourself with career choices that you can really enjoy. Thousands of people before you have made unwise job choices and then spent years trying to find the career choice that allowed them to be all that they could be and more! It’s good to consider all of your options but be careful to look at what you really like to do.
Fifth, consider the many areas of construction that may be just what you need to do with your skills and potential for career growth. Are you creative? Do you like to see what is expected before working to get the desired result? Do you enjoy working with others who are as motivated about getting a great result as you? How about learning? Do you really enjoy learning something new every day? If you answered YES to these questions then construction may be just the right match for you.
Sixth, consider a life calling as something that always encourages your best effort while rewarding you for that best effort. Many industries will test you, that’s for sure! But not many industries will challenge you to be at your best, encourage you to grow and learn, and then reward you with that improvement. Construction will! You work to learn more and to develop your work skills and the opportunities to do what you like…and make money at it will be something that you experience over and over and over again.
OK, so why might construction be your life’s calling? Well, it’s an industry that is growing, creative, and enjoys having people who love to work toward seeing a result every day. If you enjoy getting results, every day, and learning, every day, and potentially raising your income…every day….then try construction!
One final thought to assist your determining a career. Construction is a tremendous industry for a wide diversity of people. For years, I’ve called it the best “2nd chance” industry in the world. This simply means that construction owners and leaders regularly meet, hire, and train individuals who didn’t make construction their first choice.
In some cases, construction might not have even been a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th choice for a career. However, construction needs individuals from all walks of life, all areas of experience, and all viewpoints. Somehow, many contractors are genius at bringing all of these differences, including workers who may have even experienced personal set-backs, into a melting pot that creates and produces greater work, achievements, and profits.
So, seek your hearts desire, consider your skills and capabilities and if you think construction might provide an outlet for you…come join us! It’s a decision that many have found is one that, “I wished I had done this years ago.”
Don’t wait; try construction and start experiencing what millions of other workers have found…construction may just be the best industry for you to develop all that you can be!
Brad Humphrey
The Contractor’s Best Friend ™
