As you begin to consider a career change avoid all or nothing scenarios. This may sound like, “Unless I quit my job I can not do any good.” Perhaps you have thought, “I will focus my attention on justice, when it’s my full time job.” Changing careers is a major undertaking. Before you turn in your resignation letter consider volunteering your time. Perhaps your motivation for changing careers is based in the volunteer work you are already doing. If this is the case consider increasing your commitment and broadening your focus. Volunteering is an excellent way to grow in knowledge … View Full Post
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Changing careers to social justice: Part 2
Over my career I have become increasingly focused on the work I am currently doing. In the IJM days I traveled extensively leading and assisting in campaigns all over the world. These days most of my energy is focused on Central Africa. Specifically, my work is focused on the abduction of children who are forced into sexual slavery or forced to fight in combat. Even more specifically, I am working toward the arrest of LRA leaders like Joseph Kony, a man wanted by the International Criminal Court, who is guilty of the abduction of children as well as severe crimes against humanity. I have found, … View Full Post
Changing Careers to Social Justice: Part 1
As I completed law school I was becoming increasingly aware of the world around me. Throughout college and law school I experienced the injustices of the world first hand. I knew in my gut I had to do something. But what do you do after you borrow money to go to law school? Most people get a job, and that is exactly what I did. I accepted a dream job at a Law Firm in Dallas. I rented a condo, bought a car, and went to work. As my career was ramping up I was given a copy of Gary Haugen’s book, … View Full Post
Do More: Raise your awareness
Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to sit down for coffee with people wanting to do more. Through some set of circumstances they have become aware of injustice. It is always an honor to meet someone whose heart is full with righteous indignation. During these conversations I usually learn of a great willingness to work but very little clarity on what to do. They have money to give, time to volunteer, or networks they can access to share information. They ask, how can I do more? These meetings frequently follow a speech I have given or an … View Full Post
I regularly journal to my boys when I travel. They are very young and do not know why I go to Africa. One day when they are old enough to know the truth I want them to have these journals.