It's only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.

This week has been awful. Sometimes in life it feels like everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Generally speaking this whole semester has been terrible, but this week more so. It's hard to be creative in any sense (especially when writing a blog about creativity) when you can't see past your problems. 

And I know how much things could be, and I know how blessed I am. Even this knowledge doesn't make me feel better. It's overwhelming when you can't find time to do your work and people expect so many things from you and you know you can't accomplish. I'm not used to feeling helpless. 

I guess I've reached that point where I'm wondering whether my education is worth it, I mean I know what everyone says about how college is the best way to be successful, but is it worth the stress? I just want to sell fine jewelry at Sears for the rest of my life. Just kidding. 

I decided to research whether or not my time spent nearly losing my hair  would be worth it in the end. Turns out, I just may have some luck.

According to an article from PR News, public relations is one of the fastest growing professions. It's followed closely by marketing and sales and media and communications. All are showing at least 20% growth. In this economy, it's good to know that I have a decent chance at getting hired.

In a way, that does help justify the stress because I know that my hard work should ultimately pay off. The more creative I am and the better I do will help me achieve my dreams of one day not being unemployed and living with my grandparents (my mom has a strict no moving back home rule). 

During my search for information, I also discovered that public relations is one of the most stressful jobs. An article from Ragan's PR Daily explains that in 2011, PR was the second most stressful job as determined by CareerCast. This caused a lot of drama because military professions weren't included. 

Here is the full top 10:

1. Enlisted military soldier
2. Firefighter
3. Airline pilot
4. Military general
5. Police officer
6. Event coordinator
7. Public relations executive
8. Corporate executive (CEO)
9. Photojournalist
10. Taxi driver 

So after all the dangerous jobs, we have event coordinators and public relations executives. Basically, in the world of blue collar, PR is the most stressful in some way or another. While this is slightly upsetting because at some time I would like to stop being stressed, but at the same time it validates my stress now. Maybe I'm just getting prepared for the long road ahead. 

Life right now may be tough, but I can remind myself that I'm working for something better. My future is important and soon my hard work will pay off. At least I hope.