Though, investigating jobs through ONet The Occupational Information Network an online website that helps identify career interest. Unfortunately, …show more content…
Angela Duckworth, defines “Grit” as the perseverance and passion held within an individual which ultimately determines the persons’ mindset. Whether the person strives to grow or if the person decided to settle with their status all depends on mindset. Statement taken from grit assignment, my level of GRIT is 4.16. per Duckworth scale. The ability to stay committed to a goal by delaying immediate gratification displays the willingness to grow and learn. For instance, my family as scorned me for years during the time that I have been enrolled in school for not participating in holiday events. Delaying immediate gratification in this instance leads me closer to achieving the goals at hand. Although employment opportunities appearance grim now.
Inconclusion, Marcia's Identity status model helped me to understand where I am in the present. The Occupational Information Network forces me to look at ways to use the job of caring for my mother to obtain new skills and strategies for employment. Plus, knowing that the GRIT and Self-Determination for attending college at this late stage has given me a wider perspective for looking at my future and the future of those who will come behind