The effect of the wind is similar to uncontrollable market trends that affect people in making career decisions. There are also internal factors that affect the tightrope walker which remind us of important aspects of ourselves to take into consideration when choosing a career. Choosing a career that allows you to do work you enjoy and find interesting should definitely be considered. These and other values such as security, prestige, and contribution to society, are important desires to consider about yourself when choosing a career match. If the tightrope walker falls off every six inches, no one will hire him or her to do the job.
All jobs require a variety of skills to be performed at different levels of expertise.
If you do not have, or cannot learn the necessary skills to perform the job, you may not be successful, regardless of how interested you may be. People frequently feel out of balance if their career is not interesting, meeting their values, or allowing them to use their best skills or preferences. A person may currently feel in balance in all aspects of their career, but may be concerned if their current career will still fit their needs in 5-10 years. T hrough career counseling, a CDC counselor can assist you in conducting a thorough self-assessment. Many vocational assessments exist to assist with the self-assessment process.