“Originally, the word power meant able to be. In time, it was contracted to mean to be able. We suffer the difference.”
My career began as a Typist Clerk II and after many years and two degrees later I’ve become an HR Manager, but I still feel as though there should be something else…the question is what? Yes, I’m in a position of power / management, but ultimately I feel and know that this is not where I want to be.
“…as the wish for more always issues from a sense of lack. So the wish for more power really issues from a sense of powerlessness.”
I don’t want more power, I want to be in a position to help people, but I have to question in what capacity can I do that in my current position. I’ve worked so hard to get here…do I just walk away…can I afford to?
“Clearly, the worst position of all is being King of the Hill. You are completely alone and paranoid, never able to trust anyone, constantly forced to spin and guard every direction. The hills may change from a job to a woman to a prized piece of real estate, but those on top can be so enslaved by guarding their position that they rarely enjoy the view.”
I am at an age and time in my life where I realize what’s important…it’s taken me a while to get here, but I’m finally here…now what?
