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Finding My Purpose

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I have put a lot of thought into it and I have decided to no longer pursue the child life career. It wasn't a decision that I took lightly. I invested a lot of time and energy into that career path and I didn't want to just "give up". For the most part, I believe that everything happens for a reason so after my last rejection I tried to look at the big picture (and remove the personal element) and understand "why" I had not been offered an internship. Although I think it is a truly magical role that is vital to the pediatric healthcare system, I realized I have some concerns in regards to it being my long term career. So, where do I go from here? Beyond going back to school, I am not totally sure. I have some ideas....I'm pretty sure I will write down the details of the different options, compare things such as educational course, salary, job outlook, etc and then ultimately go with my heart. Before I share my thoughts, I would love to hear ...