How do you go from writing about the most optimistic, innovative period of your life to trying to continue blogging, growing, and innovating when every aspect of your professional life tells you, “Why bother?” I am in a complete state of despair because everyone around me cries, “Why bother?”
I bother because I care!
I bother because I want to make a difference!
I bother because I refuse to live an apathetic life!
The same people who run to me with arms waving in the air when the sky is falling won’t budge on creating more proactive measures. Why do people insist on living in such a reactive state instead of taking control and demanding a proactive one?
How do you openly and honestly write about these feelings when you have shared your professional portfolio with stakeholders and members of your community?
If I don’t start being honest somewhere, I am going to give up on this amazing profession in higher education and start looking for my third career path (medical, higher education, __?___).
The Advisor That Cares 