When I grow up...

Though I’m not graduating until next year, the idea of what I’m going to do after graduation remains a prominent thought in my mind. I didn’t become a public health student for the love of money. Ideally, I would just love to do what I love to the point where my work didn’t feel like a job. Is that too much to ask for? Maybe not, but is it too much to ask for that my dream job come with a decent salary? I thought it was until most recently. Tuesday’s discussion on health careers really enlightened me on the array of options available to public health students. Each semester, it’s refreshing to know that I don’t have to limit myself to one box in public health, but in actuality, the sky is the limit. My dream job seems more tangible. There are a lot of opportunities out there, but if I’m going to make a difference in the public or private sector, I realize the ultimate key is showing that return of investment. We’re familiar with the expression, “Show me the money”. But, it’s often more about that. The customers and the sponsors ultimately want to see our ideas will make an impact. I’ll wrap this up, but social marketing is a great avenue to explore for those who are interested. It’s something new to Google ☺