Career Choice and Personality

I started out my career in social services - in a local welfare office. I found that there are generally two different types of people in that kind of job. They are extremes - and it is rare that you meet someone with elements of both in their personality.

The first is akin to Mr. Incredible's boss in the movie. Bob is an insurance adjustor. His boss wants him to be hard and cold - stick to the rules - save money for the company. And there is a lot of pressure to do that. Keep in budget. Don't volunteer information. Even if it could help.

I think I fell into the second category. The bleeding heart. The one who wants to give everyone a chance.  There were days that I felt like sticking it to the rules.  I got very angry.