Take the Road Less Travelled but Don’t Get Lost

Career SuccessChangeLearning & Development
Written By Jonathan Bratt
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Published by Dawn Grossenbacher

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Do you have interests, hopes, and dreams? Of course, you do. You’re human. Everyone should have the freedom to pursue their passion because finding meaning in your daily routine gives life purpose.

Then, there comes the time you find the need to apply for a job. All of sudden your experience and education are being questioned. Your interests matter to some extent but dreams are not even a factor in the interview equation.

You may wonder what to do with these questions and ask some of your own. For example, what degree or certification should I earn? What skills do I need? Who do I need to contact? How could I improve?

The answer is simple.

Be yourself and true to your interests, hopes, and dreams because they still matter.

A job does not designate your value.

You may ask, what about money? Money is needed for survival but it should not define you. All of this is so easy to forget when the time comes to apply for a new job. It makes sense job seekers look for familiar titles and pay ranges.

When it’s time to make a change, a simple question should be asked.

Will this be a meaningful change that makes you happy? This is what matters.

Accept the constructive feedback and continuously improve to meet your needs, not others. A perfect fit will happen and the journey you took to get there will make more sense. Enjoy the journey too.

Jonathan Bratt

Jonathan Bratt joined the faculty of University College of the Cayman Islands in 2017 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Humanities. Prior faculty appointments include the American International College of Arts and Sciences in Antigua, where he taught English and Film Studies, and Bahamas Baptist Community College and Success Training College both located in Nassau, The Bahamas.

During his career Mr. Bratt has been deeply involved in program development, playing a central role in the design of a Bachelor of Education program at Bahamas Baptist Community College. Mr. Bratt also brings extensive experience as an Academic Probation Officer, Faculty Advisor, Academic Advisor, and Deputy Examinations Officer in addition to his expertise as Program Coordinator and Course Coordinator. 

  • BA, Combined Honours in English and Film Studies, Western University

  • BEd, Western University

  • MA, Twentieth Century British Literature and Modern Film, National University

  • EdD, Educational Leadership and Management in Higher Education, The University of the West Indies (in progress)

  • Graduate, Oxford Executive Leadership Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  • Graduate, Learning Design and Technology Graduate Certificate, Harvard University (in progress)

  • Graduate, Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University

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