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Nomad Jobs
Want to see the world while earning some cash ? These career paths will take you around the globe.
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Public health administrators will mostly work in hospitals or for government health organizations and authorities. Internationally, especially in developing countries still getting up to speed on health issues and consequences, this field is taking off. Groups like the UN and the World Health Organization are in need of trained, educated professionals to play critical roles in addressing the health needs and infrastructure of emerging nations.

Essential functions of this nomad job will often include the fundamentals, such as financial management, purchasing and human resources. Specific tasks include outlining surveillance strategies to aid in combating the spread of communicable diseases, emergency response protocols for outbreaks, and proposals for cost-effective education and prevention. Many of these jobs can be found through the UN, the World Health Organization and international governments and municipalities. Additionally, many masters’ programs at U.S. universities offer international internships within a multitude of countries.
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ESL teacher

A position as an educator seems to offer universal employment -- and if you’re strong in a second language, landing an ESL position somewhere on this vast planet may be of interest. The pay for such positions is typically not great and is commensurate with the nation you are placed in, but the worldwide exposure is often what ESL teachers seek.

Obtaining certification is relatively simple and can be done online via a four-year university or an independent training provider. The actual job placement can be a little tricky, as it often involves working with missionaries or other non-profit types. In this case, you may have to pay to be a part of the program, but the group handles everything from accommodation arrangements, to food, to security -- but financially, you are on your own. The benefit, of course, is being able to see other parts of the world and having an experienced group make sure you have all of your i’s dotted and t’s crossed when it comes to immigration paperwork, safety regulations and security.

Of course, more regular, full-time paying jobs exist in places such as international schools and programs that are offered to employees and families of U.S. companies that are operating outside of the country.

globetrotting professions

The above are just a handful of the professional-grade careers that exist throughout the world and allow you to earn top-grade pay and provide genuine career advancement opportunities. So, before you become the traveling salesperson for your organization in an effort to see more of the world, understand that there are alternatives.

Resources:
www.shipwreck.net
www.epiccompanies.com
www.washingtonpost.com
www.aapg.org
www.bls.gov
http://en.wikipedia.org

Jobs You Can't Apply For

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Jobs You Can't Apply For

By Dimitri A.C. Ly

Career Advisor

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Too many high school and university graduates think they can get the job of their dreams just by earning the right diploma. Even seasoned professionals seem to be under this mistaken impression as they make drastic career changes without taking into account the experience required to pursue certain positions.
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Here are four jobs you can’t apply for unless you’ve already been with the company for some time.

Bartender

Don’t be fooled by all the bartending schools out there; most barmen start out as busboys, wiping tables and clearing dirty dishes.
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Columnist

As personal blogs and websites grow increasingly popular, more and more writers seem to be under the impression that they can become columnists for a major publication just by sending out a few sample articles along with their resume. In fact, publishers typically hire their columnists internally, selecting the most consistent and popular journalists in their roster, so you need years of experience with the actual periodical.

Contrary to popular belief, the reason “columnist” is one of the jobs you can’t apply for has nothing to do with literary or journalistic elitism. Like most things in the corporate world, it’s about making money. Newspaper and magazine publishers are in the business of selling copies, so they need to know that their columnists can attract a loyal fan base within the periodical’s established readership.

We know, it sucks because they're cool positions ...

Television producer

The television industry is full of jobs you can’t apply for.
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Foreman

When it comes to craft and trade occupations, employers typically value experience over academic training, so don’t expect any authority until you’ve paid your dues with the company. In the logging sector, for example, foremen are expected to have worked at least a decade in the field, which is why the position is on our list of jobs you can’t apply for fresh out of school.
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Resources: www.ehow.com

Career - Creating your own future

Career overview:
Why I am in the fitness business

Aspects that appeal to me: ...
Mental benefits I receive from working in fitness industry: ...
How I describe my work to others: ... (group fitness instructor)
What I really do: ... (Inspire dozens of peoples a week to work toward better health)

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Types of clients I currently work well with: ...
I could work better with these clients if: ...
Jobs I could have working with these clients: ...

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unusual second career

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unusual second career

VocationsOnline: Diocese of Des Moines

VocationsOnline is the website of the Vocations ... This is not unusual. ... The qualifications for second career candidates are basically the same as those ...

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Career Transition Next-Act

Perhaps this is your second career – or you are just too young to retire, so common today. ... career or business in your 40', 50's & 60's is not unusual but ...

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Network Your Way to a Second Career

... tapping new resources—combined, these elements pave the way to a second career. ... That's not unusual, but it can present a daunting hurdle to a professional ...

www.businessweek.com/careers/content/jun2007/ca20070626_448698.htm - 53k - Cached

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Second Vocation

The call to the priesthood... what does it sound like?

Many people already in the work force find that they are hearing a call to explore the possibility of priesthood. This is not unusual. You might feel that the work you are doing or the life you have lived up to this point are not filling your deepest needs to make a lasting impact on the world. Perhaps you don't feel as close to the Lord as you would like. These pages are for you.

The qualifications for second career candidates are basically the same as those required of any candidate: good morals, good health, and academic ability.

Talking with God is essential in seeking His will for our lives. He can't talk to us if we do not spend time talking to Him. Daily Mass, frequent use of the sacrament of reconciliation, and private time with God are excellent ways to listen to His call. Here is a prayer that you might find helpful.

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Listen: Listen for the call from within: the thought that won't go away, the inspiration you have had since childhood, that desire for more fulfillment than any career you have considered, the voice of God in prayer. But don't look for lightning bolts and miracles. Listen for the call from outside: what have others seen in you and said you would be good at? Have others suggested to you a possible vocation to priesthood, diaconate, or religious life?
" Speak, Lord, your servant is listening."

Act: Act on your call. Read about your choices. Ask questions. Join a vocation awareness prayer group. Visit a monastery or convent. Share your ideas with others. Talk with priests and religious to find what the life is really like. The Vocations Office is here to give you assistance with any of the above.
" Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice."

=> see roman law, canon law, P status

Meditation

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More Than One Type of Meditation

Meditative State & Benefits Possible in Writing, Crafts, Movement

Victoria Anisman-Reiner
Dec 29, 2007

Meditation doesn't have to mean yoga or breath exercises.

Writing can be a powerful meditative practice; so can

knitting, painting and even washing the dishes.

(kokyu = dynamic meditation ?)

We often think of meditation as visualization or relaxation exercises. Most novices fear there is some enlightened standard to live up to, imagining rooms filled with yogis sitting silently in lotus position. Yet a meditative state can be achieved through writing, crafts, needlework, and even household chores if the right kind of focus is present.

What is Meditation ?

In the most practical sense, meditation includes anything that helps put the body and mind into a different state of awareness and enables relaxation and/or personal growth. Anything done with intent and focus that is capable of stilling the mind and providing mental clarity and connection with the inner (true) self can be considered meditation. Meditation often helps with emotional balance and grounding.

Ideally, a meditation practice is something that is done daily.

Traditional Moving Meditations

• In certain Sufi traditions, dervishes (or “whirling dervishes”) dance or spin to reach a meditative or ecstatic state.
• Native American medicine traditions speak of a spiral or frenzied energy associated with the animal guide, Quail, and meditative practices achieved through movement and dance.

In these and other traditions, movement and dance are used as repetitive practices to bring the mind and body into alignment and connect meditatively with something outside – or deep inside – of the human body and spirit.

(= ritual)

‘Unknown’ Meditation

Most of the Western world is out of touch with the concept of daily meditation, but it would be a mistake to assume that the only route to meditation is through Eastern religion.

In any culture or any country, there are hundreds of examples of daily events and rituals that can be meditative if the right kind of focus and attention is paid to them. From household chores, to creative work, to self care, life presents hundreds of ways to enhance our awareness and relationship with the inner self, if we learn to be present.

Common Types of ‘Unknown’ Meditation

Writing. Whether you write professionally, keep a journal to record your thoughts and impressions, or simply jot notes or lines of poetry onto scraps of paper, writing is a profound way to connect with the subconscious and give voice to things that might otherwise not be expressed or processed. People who write daily may find they are calmer, clearer, and react with less stress to situations that may arise during the course of the day.

Movement. Exercise helps put aside the pressing needs and demands of the mind and forces the body’s needs and voice to take precedence. Dance, jogging, yoga, or anything that gets you out of your head and into your body can be a valuable meditative practice.

Washing the dishes and other household chores. Do you find dish-washing – or any other household chore – just a little bit soothing? Anything that provides a moment of calm in a sea of hectic daily duties can be a kind of meditation.

Crafts, needlepoint, painting and other creative work. Do you knit, crochet, crosstitch, paint, draw, sew, collage, cut and paste, or color ? Any creative endeavor can be meditation.

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