I’m at the point where I’d just like to find a quiet bookstore to run/be a part of. I simply want a quiet life surrounded by the things I’m passionate about: reading adventurous novels that teach life lessons, and helping other people find out about these wonderful words printed on pages that could greatly improve their day-to-day lives if only by enhancing their own perspective lens of the world.
This goal could also be accomplished were I to work at a library. Whether that’s a public library or one within a school system, (both of which I’ve applied to posted open positions with no avail. See my first Career Center post in regards to whatever magic I seem not to possess.)
Teaching would also be a great option for me, so long as it was the right subject. Reading, English, and the like would be perfect. However, I don’t have a teaching certificate, only a Bachelor’s in English Language and Literature which seems to somehow not be enough.
I could go back to school for both of these subjects. Given the fact that I haven’t been able to use my current degree though, would that decision be prudent?
I just want to excel in a field in which I’m passionate. I just want to expand the notion that books can be a form of therapy for those who may be struggling like I have in the past. I just want to put all of my energy into this field, and not be required to focus on another job simply to pay my bills. At the moment I’m feeling as though all of this is wishful thinking.
I will figure all of this out one day. That being said, any advice/knowledge would be immensely appreciated. If you’re a teacher, where did you attain your certificate or degree? If you work for a library, or a publisher, how did you get to where you are?
As always, thank you for reading into my thoughts.
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