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30 April 2004
My work experience was in mechanical engineering,
but that career path did not fit. Since I was unemployed I thought that this would be a good
time to figure out "What I want to be when I grow up."
I had no idea what I wanted to do, but I did know that I was not utilizing my talents.
Through the exercises in Nicholas Lore's book and a lot of research I have designed a career for
myself that fulfills the criteria (testing & job functions, meaning, and environment)
that were set up in the beginning of the program. The career I have created,
that really fires me up, is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Investigations.
I know that I would have never been able to design my future without Anthony Spadafore.
With each step that I took he provided insight and advice.
He provided me with the support that I needed.
It is not easy for me to go out of my comfort zone, but I did and
I am grateful that he was there to show me the way.
Anthony gave me the confidence that I was lacking.
I am one of those people that had problems picking up the telephone
and cold calling people, but with his encouragement, I did it.
The response was encouraging. People that I had never met were willing
to take time out of their day to discuss IAQ with me, recommend books and resources.
With each contact I became more self-assured. This is a gift that he has given me.
Anthony was always supportive especially in the last few months
when I was beginning to wonder if I would really be able to make this transition.
I would e-mail him asking for advice and he always had encouraging words.
I took these words to heart and acted upon them. These words meant the world to me.
On Monday (03 May 2004) I start my new career (adventure)!
I was offered a position to work in a five-person company as an
Indoor Air Quality Investigator. The first six months will be on the job training.
**In 14 months I have gone from being "clueless" about my career to knowing
what I want, and getting it!**
Anthony gave me the strength to persevere through those dark times
when I thought that this would never happen. He not only helped me
with my career but he has helped me regain my self-esteem.
For this I will be forever grateful.
This has truly been a life changing experience.
Best Wishes for Your Continued Success,
Susan
Brookline, MA
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