I can recall a time a few years ago when I was a sophomore in college where I was motivated to obtain extracurricular achievements and certifications to make my self stand out rom the crowd of applicants during my theorized job search after college. Not only was I motivated to do this to bolster my resume in the ace of competition, but I also did it because I perceived my self as getting paid more money because of the extracurricular certifications I set out to achieve. Being a construction engineering management major, I figured that the two certifications that I would try to obtain were going to be my Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) and my Occupational Safety and health Organization (OSHA) 30-hour safety certification. Ultimately, I believed that the cost of my sacrificed time to obtain this certification while still being in school would be outweighed by my perceptions of grand compensation compared to other entry level jobs in this field.
The perceived compensation I thought this would help me achieve motivated me in a sense because I defined a winning or successful career and lifestyle as being one that entailed good compensation for my hard work. This idea of compensation had in my head and my understanding of its symbol of success is what motivated me to engage in these undertakings before I was even ready to apply for salary jobs. Another reason that compensation prompted me to take this action is because I associated a high level of compensation with a comfortable life with less stress financially and mentally.
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