Last month I had the great fortune to spend my time back in Mexico and worked as a tourist guide again.
One or the other was confused and asked, „Annette, I thought you were doing something with intercultural training now?“
- YES, that is correct too.
I worked part- and full-time as a tourist guide for many years – until the pandemic. Additionally, with our move to the US, I was forced to rethink. Then fulfilled a long-cherished wish and completed the certification as an IC trainer. A new (remote) profession that fits great with our Expat-Life.
Why am I telling you this?
Some weeks ago, the Hashtag#opportunity came across to go back to Mexico and support Loseana Private Tours – Mexiko during the high season as a tour guide. The desire was immediately huge – BUT I hesitated a lot
My thought: Now I'm working as an intercultral trainer, and I can't do something else again.
Thanks to my great husband, who always supports me and just put the comment: „Why do you have to decide? You can do both!“
He is right; why do we have to choose and pursue only one profession?
why do we have to choose and pursue only one profession?
Well, that’s the German in me, and the strict pursuit of ONE career path is a very German way of thinking.
Looking at my CV, you will see that I have always taken new paths and accepted different challenges. Not always good for me – because the perfect German CV has to be straight. At least from my experience with HR and the German job market. (Thanks, it changes a bit with the new generations).
Mexico and the States are more flexible and encouraging to go new ways and take new opportunities. I like that, and I may continue with both paths.
Working as a tourist guide AND Intercultural Trainer fulfills me a lot.
Actually, both jobs have in common; they bring culture close to the people and create emotions!
What do you think about it; do you have to choose always one profession? And how is it seen in your culture?
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