A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm
~ Charles Schwab
By Abdulkareem Haruna
Are you wondering what your career path should be? It’s important to have an idea of where you want to go in life, and what you want to do.
Your career path is the journey you take to reach your professional goals, and it can be a key factor in your overall happiness and fulfillment.
As a journalist, I can tell you that my career path has been an exciting and challenging one. From a young age, I was inspired by the stories I heard on BBC’s Julian Marshall program, which I listened to on a Toshiba transistor radio my grand father handed me.
That early exposure to journalism sparked a passion within me that led me to study mass communication and English language in college.
After graduation, I was offered a civil service job, but I knew that my heart was in journalism. So, I turned down the job and started working as a cub reporter for a local newspaper.
It was a tough job, but I loved every minute of it. I learned how to find and tell stories, and I honed my writing skills.
That is not to say journalism in Nigeria doesn’t have its downside. Poor remuneration or the absence of it has killed many aspiring and spirited journalists. Yes. It is no news in Nigeria that work without pay has been a major signature of the pen profession.
For folks like us whose inherent inspiration wasn’t about the money but the zeal to tell that story, we keep working and parting ways with employers who see their ID cards as a meal ticket for reporters.
Over time, I worked my way up the ranks to become a senior reporter and storyteller. I covered everything from local events to international news, and I loved the challenge of finding the human angle in every story.
But my big plan was always to own my own online news platform. I wanted to have the freedom to report on the stories that matter to me and to mentor young journalists who share my passion for storytelling. So, I took the leap and started my own online news platform.
It hasn’t been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. I’m able to report on the stories that matter to me, and I’m able to provide a platform for young journalists to hone their skills and tell their own stories.
If you’re considering a career in journalism, I would encourage you to follow your passion and pursue your dreams. It’s a challenging career, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. And remember, your career path doesn’t have to be a straight line. It’s okay to pivot and try new things along the way.
So, what’s your career path? Whatever it is, I encourage you to dream big and work hard to make it a reality. With passion, dedication, and hard work, anything is possible.
Bay States News 