Multistage
Decision Making
After reading this
week’s material, I have come to the conclusion that I am pretty wise when it
comes to making decisions. Throughout my life, I have had to make some tough,
life altering decisions that not only affected myself, but those around me. For
example, when I decided to quit my job at Everest University and accept the job
offered to me by Embry Riddle, I took a big risk. I knew that the impact of my decision, either
positive or negative, would not only affect me, but would also affect my
boyfriend Steven, whom I share financial responsibilities with. At the time, tons
of thoughts were running through my mind, what do I do if I did not like my new
job or the people I work with? What if I do not pass the 90 day probationary
period? Determining which path to take become difficult, especially when I factored
in my fear of the unknown. I knew that the only way to figure this out was too
seek advice from others.
For some reason, I
find confidence from obtaining guidance from others. I guess my confidence
comes from that fact that most of my friends know me better than I know myself,
especially my friend Wally. Wally has always been there for me and I knew I
could count on him for advice. Before I began telling Wally my situation, he told
me to grab a piece of paper and a pin to write down my thoughts. He advised me
to make a pros and cons list of why should I stay, why should I leave. He also said
that no matter what choice I make, everything would work itself out. After
making my list, I realized that Embry Riddle was the right choice; Embry Riddle
was a part of my future and that Everest was a part of the past. At that
moment, I knew that in order to grow in my professional career, I had to change
my way of thinking. I must start focus on what is to come, instead of focusing
on the here and now.
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