{"id":3765,"date":"2020-07-13T13:51:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T13:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=3765"},"modified":"2023-06-13T09:17:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:17:00","slug":"old-soul-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Revealed: The Top Most Fulfilling Careers for Old Souls"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:63.96484375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.309523809524%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We consider so many things when choosing our career path such as qualifications, hourly contracts vs. salary, and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">But how many of us consider important factors of our personalities such as being an old soul?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We all know how much it sucks to be stuck in a job you hate. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you're not enjoying your 9-to-5, getting up each morning becomes a chore. You can't even enjoy your time off because you're dreading the next time you have to clock in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many of us assume that stereotypically boring jobs such as admin, lower-paid, or service jobs are the cause of most people's lack of job satisfaction, but have you considered that it may not be the job to blame, but the worker?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While anyone can do most base-level jobs, jobs themselves are not one-size-fits-all in regards to career fulfillment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Even jobs we've had our heart set on can disappoint, leaving us career hopping or stuck in a job we deem to be &lsquo;dead-end'. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Why is this? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Often it is because we set our goals focussed on who we want to be in an idealistic sense, vs. who we actually are. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Failing to accommodate for inherent personality traits such as empathy, introversion, or, the focus of this article; being an old soul, is a sure fire way to end the working day with a sigh instead of a smile.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In this article, we'll be taking a look at the inherent traits of an old soul, and finding out how you can use some of the benefits and drawbacks of having a soul older than your years to guide your career motivations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">What is an Old Soul?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An old soul is someone who appears older than their years. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This can be in the way they act, dress, or their interests.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Either way, an old soul had a level of maturity beyond their years and may feel as though they are &lsquo;out of their time.' <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because of this old souls often develop an affinity with a bygone era; for me, this is the 50's and 60's, though I also have a strong nostalgia for the 1990's.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An old soul tends to have interests that are different from the norm for their age group and may find modern trends and &lsquo;hype' banal and boring. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The old soul looks for deeper meaning in all aspects of their life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When interacting with a friend, they don't just want to talk about what was on TV last night, but their friends hopes, dreams, and thoughts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls are also critical thinkers which means that they will never blindly follow (which is why trends usually have no appeal).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Money and fame is another factor where you'll find the old soul differs from the norm. Old souls are seldom money-driven. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because they are driven by a need to understand the world on a deeper level, the old soul values meaningful experiences and interactions as well as the acquisition of knowledge above financial gain or notoriety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Some spiritual thinkers believe that the old souls habits are formed from the knowledge gained from past experiences, incarnations, and lives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This may explain while many old souls feel adrift from their time, or are more drawn to traditional hobbies or pursuits. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whatever the reason however, for an old soul to achieve job satisfaction they need to be aware of the pros and cons of their nature.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">The Positive Traits of An Old Soul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While society often focuses on the<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>negative <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-traits-characteristics\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1006\">traits of being an old soul<\/a>, there are actually so many positive factors about being older than your years such as:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-890c1d\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Travel Your Own Path:<\/b> Old souls aren't slaves to trends or fashions or even societal expectations. Because of this they are liberated to forge their own path and can often be trailblazers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Hunger for Knowledge: <\/b>Old souls are always trying to look deeper and discover the true meaning of life. Because of this old souls have a hunger for knowledge and often become experts in their field.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Spiritual Connections:<\/b> Because they're skilled at looking deeper and uncovering hidden truths, the spiritual world can often appeal to the old soul.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Inner Reflection:<\/b> Old souls know how to look within and truly learn from their life experiences. The knowledge learned from reflection often helps the old soul to guide and support others in their lives. They are also great listeners.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Seeing the Bigger Picture: <\/b>Old souls are well oriented within the ways of the world and know their role in the bigger picture of life. The needs of many are the focus for old souls and not the needs of the few.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Representative:<\/b> Many old souls become figureheads for their community, profession, or even country because they have a knowledgeable authority.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Carpe Diem: <\/b>Old souls understand the value of immaterial things and know that life is short. Because of this old souls love to make the most of every moment.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Shun the Material: <\/b>Because they see the world more deeply old souls are able to put material goods in perspective.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Laid Back:<\/b> Some old souls like to take things at their own pace and are rarely ruffled by the banal stresses of life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you want to know more about the good side of being an old soul check out this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/benefits-of-being-an-old-soul\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1007\">9 Benefits Of Being An Old Soul<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">The Challenges of Being an Old Soul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now we know the positives of being an old soul, before we can truly choose the right career path we also need to consider the downside of being an old soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Being mindful of the inherent weaknesses of your nature will help you avoid the creeping dislike for your job that can occur a few weeks or months in once the initial joy and excitement has settled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-cbbd2f\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Don't Fit In:<\/b> Often old souls feel adrift from people of their own age, however, because of their age older people can immediately dismiss them as being typical for their age group.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Emotionally Aloof: <\/b>Because they see the world in a different way the emotional reactions that an old soul has can differ wildly from their peers or &lsquo;the norm' causing them to appear emotionally distant.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Alone Time:<\/b> Old souls value moments alone as this suits their introverted nature.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Alternative Goals:<\/b> Because experiences, knowledge, and memories are of greater value than money or material possessions for the old soul, they can often have different goals and aspirations to their peers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Burden of Responsibility:<\/b> As old souls tend to be the wise mentor that people turn to or the &lsquo;responsible' one in the group, old souls can often feel burdened by expectation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Unique Point of View:<\/b> Old souls can simultaneously understand the opinion of others as well as hold their own opinion. It can be hard sometimes for the old soul to feel heard or valued.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Ignored Advice: <\/b>Old souls tend to stick to their word. Therefore it can be frustrating when a friend comes to them for advice only to ignore their wisdom a few days later.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Intuition:<\/b> Old souls are perceptive and can often tell when something is a bad idea and are not afraid to voice their concerns. This can cause them to be seen as a buzzkill by their friends.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Letting Go: <\/b>Old souls can struggle to let go and let loose due to their complex, high-functioning nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Best Careers for Old Souls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"An old soul as a small business owner\" class=\"wp-image-554362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-960x614.jpg 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1080x691.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20655'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='655'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"An old soul as a small business owner\" class=\"wp-image-554362 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1024x655.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1024x655.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-960x614.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls-1080x691.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Careers-for-Old-Souls.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you take anything from the pros and cons of being an old soul it's that having a soul older than your years can take many different forms, which means that careers which work for one old soul may not work for others; there's no one-size-fits-all approach. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Luckily, as we've learned, old souls are intuitive and great and reflect, so figuring out the career which best suits the unique nuances of your personality shouldn't be too tricky. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When compiling this list I've considered the strengths and weaknesses of old souls to truly pinpoint career paths where old souls can thrive. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With that said, let's take a closer look at some of the top career pathways for old souls.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong>1. Being Self-Employed\/Working Freelance\/Small Business Owner<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls often find that they don't fit in well with most social groups, particularly those from their own age group. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As we've learned old souls are also trailblazers and are perfectly happy with their own company. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Add in a strong sense of intuition and you have the perfect ingredients for a successful small business or career as a freelancer or self-employed party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">By choosing to go their own way old souls can avoid the draining frustrations of enforced teamwork, the banality of office discussions, and working for a boss that judges them by their external age as opposed to the age of their soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It also gives the opportunity for the old soul to specialize in a field that truly appeals to them which may not be readily available in a broader career setting such as furniture restoration, antiques, handicrafts, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The old soul's intuition and sense of responsibility are particularly beneficial when going it alone. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When you work for yourself it is your responsibility to keep on top of factors such as taxes, profit, and loss accounts, not to mention making essential business decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When working freelance for example, you have to weed out the potentially problematic clients, or the clients which may ghost you or short change you. <\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore the old soul's strong sense of intuition can mean that a lot of business risks can be avoided or mitigated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Great examples of careers suited to old souls in this sector include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-493829\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Freelance writer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Portrait Artist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Craftsman<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Self-Employed handyman\/builder\/plumber<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Antiques Merchant<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Small business owner such as an antique shop, book shop, craft store<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong>2. Researcher\/Librarian\/Academic<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What some may perceive as careers that are &lsquo;stuffy' or &lsquo;boring' are intensely engaging to the old soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Careers in this pathway directly appeal to the old souls thirst for knowledge and their quest to understand the world on a deeper level. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">An environment that is centered around learning and discovery is an enriching environment for many old souls and it is unlikely that careers in this field will ever become boring.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This type of career pathway also works perfectly for old souls who are more introverted. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Research and academia are careers that often require a lot of solo work, so can provide a great opportunity for the introverted old soul to recharge their emotional, mental, and spiritual batteries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to interacting with others, when in the field old souls tend to be surrounded by those older than themselves, or fellow old souls, meaning that strong working friend groups can often be formed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This avoids the negative feelings of isolation and not fitting in that old souls can experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Great examples of careers suited to old souls in this sector include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-8e5f2b\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Librarian<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Research Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Statistician<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Archivist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Professor\/lecturer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Historian<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong>3. Mentor\/Therapist<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While they may not always fit well into social groups, the old soul has a respected place in society as a supportive guide. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Using their intuition and knowledge beyond their years the advice given by an old soul is sage and meaningful. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This means that for many old souls a pathway that utilizes advice-giving can lead to true job happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls.jpg 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-595xh.jpg 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3972 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-595xh.jpg.webp 595w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls-585x329.jpg.webp 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mentor-old-souls.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mentoring roles allow the old soul to use their wisdom to guide others through challenging times. More academic old souls may find the world of psychiatry and therapy to be the best use of their skills. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is worth noting however that this type of career pathway isn't suited to all old souls. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Those which are more reserved with their emotions or are 'emotionally aloof' may not be able to outwardly project the empathy needed for these roles. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Those who become frustrated when their wisdom is not enacted upon may also struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Great examples of careers for old souls within this sector include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-e5e31f\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Youth worker<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Guidance counselor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Marriage counselor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Life coach<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Accountability coach<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Therapist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Psychiatrist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learning support mentor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong>4. Charity Work\/Care<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">While you might think that being more emotionally reserved means that the old soul is naturally hard-edged, the fact of the matter is that old souls can be highly caring and emotionally intuitive people. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Think about the wise figures in your life; many of us will think of our parents or grandparents, who balance being both loving and caring and being wise and knowledgeable. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is for this reason among others that many old souls find themselves fulfilled in roles with an altruistic cause.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The biggest draw for old souls to this career sector is their search for life's true meaning. <\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls value truth, true experiences, and interactions as far higher currency than money. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This means that the old soul doesn't mind undertaking voluntary roles or roles with lesser salary as long as the enrichment to their soul is high. This means that rewarding careers such as non-profit or charity work can be perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Alongside charitable roles, many old souls can find work in a care setting fulfilling; especially with the elderly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Because their souls are older than their years it is often easy for an old soul to truly connect with the older generation which is beneficial for both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Great examples of careers for old souls within this sector include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-79e5a9\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Carer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Carer for the elderly<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Non-profit founder<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Volunteer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Corporate roles for charities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"p7 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><em><strong>5. Writing\/Activism<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Old souls have a unique perspective on the world which is insightful and of great value to others. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This often means that the old soul's voice is far more powerful than others which is why they can often become leaders and pioneers within their field. <\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is why old souls make great writers. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They can use their unique voice to inspire others through works of both fiction and non-fiction. They can use their researching and inquisitive nature to reveal undiscovered details and transform the truths that they discover into authentic pieces of work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In a similar vein, another area where old souls can let their voice be heard is in the activism field. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The old souls powerful and authoritative voice can be used for good by sharing the message of their cause and educating others. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The fact that most old souls are driven by a cause and not by money is another factor beneficial to such roles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Great examples of careers for old souls within this sector include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-39d603\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Investigative journalist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Freelance writer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Author\/poet<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Playwright<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Activist<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Environmentalist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&#128073; Check out this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/old-soul-quotes\/\" data-lasso-id=\"1008\">75 Old Soul Quotes (With Shareable Images)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Old Souls Work For a Cause not for Coin!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So, what have we learned about old souls in the modern career world? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Well aside from maybe avoiding working at Hot Topic, we've actually learned something quite valuable: old souls need to work for a cause and not just for capital gain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Put simply, for the old soul it is <em>motive over money<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So long as they can see the merit and purpose in the job they work it is unlikely for an old soul to be unfulfilled with their working life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">I think we all can learn a lot from the old souls' view on work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So many of us become fixated on the dollar signs, but does that truly bring us happiness? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The old soul wisely knows that true happiness comes from doing what you love, and not doing what earns the most; and that's something we all should strive for.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We consider so many things when choosing our career path such as qualifications, hourly contracts vs. salary, and so on. 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