I'm not a believer in the Zodiac or astrology or any of the dark arts...and yet somehow I found myself researching the Chinese zodiac. I was born in the year of the Dragon...Fire Dragon to be specific. I was reading the description of those born in the year of the Dragon to see if I saw any of myself or my Dragon friends in the words on screen.
Here are excerpts of what Wikipedia has to say about those born during the year of the Dragon:
Here are excerpts of what Wikipedia has to say about those born during the year of the Dragon:
"The Dragon is the symbol of power and wealth. Because they are larger than life themselves, dragon people like to do everything on a grand scale. If a dragon's friend faces a problem or dilemma, he or she will be there to offer help, and when others leave the field of battle the dragon takes a step forward to solve the problem with authority and dignity.
Ideal jobs for dragons include kings, military officer, politician, musician, buffers, poet, artist, biological and environmental engineer, stockbroker, athlete, trade union leader, company director, explorer, and attorney."
Here I must pause. I was more than a little surprised to see "king" as an ideal job for....well...anyone. I went to a good school, attended career fairs, did a lot of internships, took several executive education courses. Most of the companies I've worked for (though in fairness, not in any of the roles listed above) put considerable emphasis on employee development.
At no point did anyone suggest I get on the "king" track.
The question is, why didn't they? Dragon or not, there's no question I would make a GREAT king. Especially if I were primarily a figurehead and all the work and responsibility rested squarely on the shoulders of a prime minister. I submit to you as evidence:
And yet, no one suggested I become king of Norway, Qatar or even King of Prussia mall? I would get into a whole thing about how the American post-secondary education system has failed to prepare our children for viable careers and we need more opportunities for women and blah blah blah...
but the truth is I'm going to spend the rest of the day looking for headhunters who specialize in "king" placements.
Here I must pause. I was more than a little surprised to see "king" as an ideal job for....well...anyone. I went to a good school, attended career fairs, did a lot of internships, took several executive education courses. Most of the companies I've worked for (though in fairness, not in any of the roles listed above) put considerable emphasis on employee development.
At no point did anyone suggest I get on the "king" track.
The question is, why didn't they? Dragon or not, there's no question I would make a GREAT king. Especially if I were primarily a figurehead and all the work and responsibility rested squarely on the shoulders of a prime minister. I submit to you as evidence:
- I love wearing robes -- and crowns!
- I excel at telling people what to do.
- I welcome fawning adoration.
- Pointless shows of pomp and circumstance might be my favorite thing in the whole world.
- I can work a scepter like nobody's business.
And yet, no one suggested I become king of Norway, Qatar or even King of Prussia mall? I would get into a whole thing about how the American post-secondary education system has failed to prepare our children for viable careers and we need more opportunities for women and blah blah blah...
but the truth is I'm going to spend the rest of the day looking for headhunters who specialize in "king" placements.
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