Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.
Paige Jones
I wholeheartedly believe I’m walking in my purpose. I’m not just doing what I was told to do—I’m doing what I was born to do. There’s a deep peace I feel when I think about my future in beauty and digital marketing. It’s not just a career path—it’s a calling. Serving others through my work brings me joy. Read more>>
Tamar Gail
I am definitely doing what I was born to do. I didn’t choose the easy path. My work isn’t something that is mainstream and to be honest most people don’t understand what I do. Read more>>
Vlad Drazdovich
I’m doing what I chose to do, and that’s good enough for me. Nobody told me to work in communications. I picked this field because I’ve always been fascinated by how people shape narratives, influence one another, and build perceptions—both of themselves and the world around them. Is this my true calling? Read more>>
Melisa Roman
I think neither. I never had a huge, clear dream of becoming something specific. I know people who always wanted to be doctors or lawyers, but I was never that person, and I was okay with that. Also, I’ve always been really bad at math, so that helped with my career choice. Read more>>
