You Have to Know Your Why

During a season in our lives, in regard to our career, employment or volunteering choices, we have all perhaps been asked, "Why do you do what you do?".

We may from time to time ask ourselves, "Why do I do what I do?"

The answers to the question could range from as far as the east is from the west.

The list of answers might include, for the pay, for the benefits allowed in the role or position. Other possible answers are, the bonuses, the opportunities for growth, short distance of travel, the ability to work from home.

Oftentimes those that work in the Social Work fields are asked this question. Society and social media have not always shown a positive light on these career choices.

They are often displayed with long, vigorous hours, little chances for advancement, lack of appreciation and the likelihood of experiencing a loss of clients.

It has been said, "It takes a special someone or some kind of person to work with children". We have also heard this statement, "Everybody can't work with children."

And I for one agree with both statements.

It indeed does take a special kind of person to work with children and everybody can't do it, neither is everybody gifted to do it.

But those of us that do... when we get together and share the highlights of our days with the children, the funny things they say and do, their growth and achievement... it's not much that can compare to those times.

It's during those conversations that we sometimes realize that we have in fact made a difference in the life of a child or the family.

When we share the breakthroughs, the children have made in simple things such as being able to use a pencil correctly, or memorizing their part for the Christmas play, is so rewarding!

Another highlight is experiencing how they have made changes in how they view an obstacle. They have changed their language and approach to dealing with issues.

Such as no longer saying, "It's hard, to now viewing the issue differently and saying, "It's challenging."

Because now they understand that words are important, and they can determine how they view and respond to situations.

We at GBOC understand our "why" and we wouldn't trade it for anything!

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