Job discontent is a well-traveled—albeit bumpy—path to career bliss. Just ask Emma Maynard, who was feeling disappointed and unfulfilled in her job when she realized she had to make a change. “There was a time when I would come home and just complain about how unhappy I was. I was so focused and determined to figure out why I was so unhappy that, well, I forgot how to be happy.”
After noticing a number of her friends seemed satisfied, productive and motivated in their respective jobs at her Alma matter James Madison, Emma applied for a position in JMU’s Office of Career and Academic Planning. And now, she connects undergrads to abundant resources, helping them avoid the pitfalls Emma had to face early on.
If you’re a student, this is a must-read, but we think there are plenty of gems here for everyone. Who doesn’t want to consult a career counselor’s resources at one point or another?