An Imperfect Guide to Career and Climate
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now.
Uncertainty about the economy
Uncertainty about the ecosystem
Uncertainty about our health
More than anything, we are worried that the future is going to be a lot worse than the present…and we want to do something about it!
But how? With so many problems these situations can feel overwhelming
The gap between awareness of climate change as a threat and a sense of how to respond both individually and collectively has been referred to as the “hope gap.”
As a career counsellor, I have worked for years helping adults at all stages of their career, especially young adults. I write this guide in the hopes that these exercises will help you start moving towards building a brighter future and help close the hope gap. To find moments of climate empowerment amidst the climate-crisis and over time, to expand that empowerment to a greater portion of your life.
This guide is far from comprehensive, but my hope is that the resources ahead will get you moving and engaged in meaningful action. While self-reflection is important as well as emotional processing, there is a limit on what can be known before you set out to do something and it is this second point I work to address.
If you are someone concerned about the planet and uncertain of your place in it, let the writing ahead help you take steps towards a brighter future.
I recommend reading the guide in the following sections in order:
Reflections on Career Development (Interview)
As the name implies, this guide is a work in progress. If you have suggestions, please contact me. I would love to hear from you.