Recently I met with a student that was looking for a summer job. She didn't know what she wanted, but knew what she didn't want. To me, that is just as important so I pushed forward into the appointment, excited about the conversation ahead. As we talked about possibilities and I showed her the resources available, she continued to shoot down every suggestion or opportunity. I was a bit irritated (I hadn't finished my cup of coffee yet), but would not be deterred. She was abrupt, distant and really irritated herself. I let her know that maybe it would actually be an important step to just explore and seek herself out a bit. At that, she erupted into tears. I realized that the tough exterior was just a facade for the pain inside. She felt inadequate, confused and overwhelmed. I let her cry and reminded her she was doing the right things, and it would all become clearer as she moved forward. I said I'd been in her shoes and told her my story. In her brokenness, I hop...
When you find yourself at the intersection of work and home life.