Believe it or not, when I was younger, I always wanted to become a lawyer.
Today, I'm not taking any law courses in my higher education; but surprisingly, I realized I've been walking on the same path I desired to walk when I was younger.
Being a Public Relations practitioner is somehow similar as being a lawyer, in certain ways. Just that the way of communicating & working of both PR practitioner & a lawyer is different. But they are the same, trust me.
Both are fighting for their client; both are trying to retain their client's reputation & credibility.
It's really surprising. And I thought I wasn't clear what I wanted when I was younger.
Thinking back, I realized that I actually do know what I wanted. When I was younger, I'm already well-aware with what type of person I want to become - I want to be a person who will always stand up for the right (or the weak); to be able to help them in gaining whatever they deserve to obtain. I always wanted to be some kind of a savior, even though I won't be recognized publicly in the end of the day.
Perhaps I really want to see people obtaining things they deserve; and most importantly, I want to see more happiness around me. And me, being able to lend a hand to give them a push, is just a magnificent thing to achieve.
There are many ways for one to help others; and they are many ways a PR practitioner can make others dreams come true. I know that a PR practitioner does not necessarily need to stay in the shadow remaining unknown for the rest of his/her career. A PR practitioner can also stand under the limelight, serving & protecting many, being their leader.
Whenever I thought of things I can do to help others & how much my strength & effort can change one's life, I'm lifted up instantly. And then I realized that I've chosen the right path all along. I have no regrets. And I intend to follow this path until I manage to help as many people as possible.
One thing that differentiate between a lawyer & a PR practitioner - a lawyer can't choose; but a PR practitioner can. I'm happy with the decision I made :)
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