FROM NUMBERS TO LETTERS (WEEK 241)

I like my profession. During the more than 30 years that I have been practicing it, it has shown me that it is not only a source of material income, but that it can also bring us spiritual satisfaction. This is what makes us feel at ease at work, despite the effort required to do any job. Knowing that what we do is useful to someone else.

I am a computer specialist in the field of management systems. Computers used for the administration and accounting-financial control of companies. I have to admit that when I decided to study, I did not have a clear idea of what my future profession would be. It was enough that I began to receive the subjects directly related to the specialty to understand that I had made a good choice.

I have worked in companies where, prior to my arrival, the use of information technology for management purposes was practically non-existent. I had to implement systems that brought about a significant change in the organization of business management. Being part of that change has made me proud of my profession. It is also fair to say that I have not always found management to appreciate the importance of management systems for the proper functioning of the business. Under these circumstances, the task has not been so reassuring.

But let's get to the question.

If you could make a career change, what would it be and why?

I would have liked to study journalism. My love of writing was born as a child. A large part of my childhood was spent writing and illustrating magazines entirely by hand.

The system of assigning university careers in my country has its peculiarities. You can choose a career from among those offered in the province where you attend pre-university studies. In my province, journalism was not offered in the year I finished my pre-university studies.

For those who are inclined to write, journalism is a career where they can learn the necessary technique. The natural talent of each person then makes the difference. We have the example of Gabriel García Márquez, who began as a journalist and later gained universal recognition with his literary work. Nevertheless, he never left what he considered "the best profession in the world".

Today, with the development of information and communication technologies, journalism has changed significantly. Publishing content is within the reach of anyone who wants to do it. It is not necessary to have a degree in journalism or to work for a traditional press. Social networks have made the dream come true for many, like me, who once wanted to study the profession. Sure, we may not become professionals, but at least we will not be left with the desire to write for others to read.

In my case, I really enjoy every time I can share ideas with you through this medium. It is wonderful the opportunity platforms like Hive give us. Here we find many talented people who would never have gotten the recognition they deserve without the opportunities that have come with the massive use of technology and the Internet.

Finally, I'd like to say that thanks to the advent of the virtual age, I don't have to leave my profession to feel a little bit like the journalist I once wanted to be. Right now, as I write these lines, I think I am one of them. I apologize to the readers who have made it this far for my lack of craft. What I am most grateful for, and always will be, is that you take the time to read what I publish.

Thank you for reading. A nice weekend to all.

_{✏️ Original content by @leopard0
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