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HOW TO CHOOSE A
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How To Choose a Career
When we ask people about the most meaningful parts of their life, family, health and work often rank as the top
three. Choosing the type of work you’ll do, therefore, is arguably one of the most important decisions you can
make.
You can begin choosing a career by taking the following steps:
1. Perform a self-assessment.
2. Identify your must-haves.
3. Make a list of jobs to explore.
4. Research jobs and employers.
5. Get training (if you need it) and update your resume.
6. Find and apply for jobs.
7. Continue growing and learning.
Selecting a career path can take weeks, months or even years as you continue learning what you want and
need in a job. It’s important to note that you may have the option to change your path multiple times in your life,
making the ability to choose a new career a valuable life skill.
Perform a self-assessment
Before making any important decision, it’s a good idea to take time for self-reflection. Choosing a career is no
different. In this step, you’ll reflect on what kind of work environment you want to be in, what type of work you
enjoy, who you want to work with, and more.
As you’re reflecting, you may want to write down your notes. These can be helpful references as you’re
evaluating job descriptions later on.
Here are a few questions to get you started. Try not to dwell on the questions but rather, write down the first
thoughts that come to mind. If you’re not sure of some answers, trusted friends or family may be able to give
guidance.
Self-assessment questions to consider:
• What are your key values? Example answers: Financial stability, helping others, independence
• What soft skills do you possess? Example answers: Time management, communication, confidence,
problem-solving
• What technical skills do you possess? Example answers: Data analytics, planning, research,
multilingual, photography
• What natural aptitudes do you have? Example answers: Writing, leadership, selling, project
management, communicating, planning, technical problem-solving
• What’s your personality like? Example answers: , quiet, outgoing, confident, aggressive, loyal
• What are you interested in? Example answers: Technology, writing, medicine, design

Identify your must-haves
Next, take some time to identify your must-haves in a job. These can range from anything like salary or travel
to benefits and location. It might be helpful to return to the question-answer activity when recording what you
can’t be flexible with when it comes to your career:
• Do you need to earn a certain salary?
• Do you require certain benefits like specific healthcare coverage or certain amount of time off?
• Could you take a job that involved travel?
• Do you need to work in a certain location?
• Do you require any sort of flexibility to work from home?
• Do you need to adhere to a specific job title or level?
• Are there certain tasks you need to or do not want to perform?
• Is there a certain work environment you cannot operate well in?
It is important to know what you need from a job ahead of time. For example, if you need to earn a consistent
salary, you may want to avoid freelance work. Once you’ve determined your must-haves, you can use the
research phase to determine jobs that might not work for you.
Make a list of jobs to explore
After understanding a bit more about yourself and your needs in a job, start looking for jobs that sound
interesting or desirable to you. If there’s a job you don’t know much about, write it down and research it later.
You may end up finding an interesting career path. Additionally, remember that job titles don’t always represent
the actual job perfectly. While a title might not seem desirable, the job description might be a good fit for you.
To start your list of jobs, here are some considerations:
• Use your network. Do you know friends or colleagues with jobs that seem interesting? Tap into your
network to explore jobs both they might hold, and jobs they think you may be interested in and/or good at.
• Find interesting industries. Is there a particular industry that seems appealing? Are you naturally
drawn to a particular category of work like design, fashion, business or education? Think about friends,
family members or acquaintances who have compelling or attractive jobs.
• Identify things you enjoy doing. Are there any activities or tasks that make time pass quickly? This
can be anything from designing presentations to organizing information to working as part of a group. If you
do enjoy designing presentations, for example, write down careers that might involve doing this work.
• List your goals and values. Consider where you want to be in two, five and 10 years. Is there a
particular title or level you want to achieve? Is there a location you want to be in or a certain lifestyle you
want to have? Taking time to think about the future can help you identify jobs that will be a long-term fit.
• Evaluate your strengths and talents. What are you good at? Whether you identify soft or hard skills,
determining your strengths paired with things you enjoy can help you find a career that sets you up for
success. If you’re good at organizing and interpreting data, you might write down jobs like data analyst,
computer scientist or data scientist.

Research and narrow down your list
After you’ve explored jobs that seem interesting, start researching each one to create a short-list of serious
career possibilities. The goal is to arrive at one or two career paths that you’re excited about. You can use the
following steps as a guide for your research:
• “Day in the life.” To get a better idea about whether a certain career might be a good fit for you, look
into what the day-to-day of each job looks like. One way to get a bit more detailed information on jobs is by
browsing career paths. Get example job descriptions and common tasks and responsibilities. You might
also consider asking to shadow people in your network with jobs on your list.
• Salary. Whether you have a specific salary requirement or not, it might be helpful to learn about
average compensation for the jobs you’ve identified. Salary trends is a tool that let you see the trends in
compensation for specific jobs in different locations. Enter a job title and you’ll see the salary range in
various cities and with different employers.
• Job requirements. Before choosing a career, you will need to know what certifications, degree, training
or other credentials are required. You might decide that fulfilling certain requirements aren’t a good fit for
you, thus narrowing down your list to careers that are more suitable.
• Growth opportunities. It’s important to know if there is opportunity for growth in your chosen career.
This means the availability you’ll have in the career to advance, gain skills and take on more responsibility.
Read job descriptions carefully to learn about job requirements.
• Job outlook. Another key piece of information is how your selected job stands in the labor market. This
includes data like hiring trends and job growth. Search for news stories about the industry or job title that
interests you. You will want to give favor to jobs that have steady hiring and growth.
Get training and update your resume
Once you’ve narrowed your list down to one or possibly two career paths, you’ll need to assess whether you
need additional training or credentials. While some employers are willing to provide on-the-job training, others
will look for candidates who already possess their requirements. For details on a specific job, carefully review
the job posting. Pay attention to sections labeled “Requirements” and “Education and Experience.”

Once you’ve determined that you are qualified for this career path, update your resume to reflect your relevant
strengths and skills. It can be helpful to explore job postings to understand what employers in your industry and
position are looking for in candidates.
Find and apply for jobs
You can begin looking for opportunities on Indeed, on desktop or on mobile. To add filters, select the “Filter”
button. From there, you can set your search distance, job type (full-time, part-time, contract etc.), and
experience level.
For detailed information on searching for jobs, visit The Essential Job Search Guide.
If you’ve successfully accepted a new job, we’d love to hear about it. Share your story on gotajob.indeed.com.
Continue growing and learning
As with any change, it can take time to adjust to your new career. During this transition time, pay attention to
the parts of your job that you’re enjoying. You’ll continue growing, learning and changing as you understand
more about yourself, your industry and what works best for you.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you step into a new career:
• Make the most out of your first year. In a new job, it can be overwhelming to take in new information,
learn the industry and become an established member of the team. You might research how to succeed in
your new role.
• Keep track of your goals. If you are feeling uneasy or unsatisfied in your career, it can be helpful to go
back to your future goals. If your career no longer aligns with what you want in your future, consider shifting
your tasks or looking for other roles that might be a better fit.
• Pursue your interests. If there is a certain task, activity or role you particularly enjoy, spend time
developing and exploring those interests. Following what you enjoy and are good at can help you advance
in your career and get the most out of your day to day role.

An Amazing List of Different
Careers to Help You Choose One
Administrator
An administrator has the title role in a company and is the one who reports to the board of directors. An
administrator should be a good planner and has to monitor all the important details required for the functioning
of a workplace.
Agronomist
This would mean a person who is qualified in all respects and has the knowledge to inspect crops and other
factors associated with the same.
Astronomer
An astronomer is a person who studies astronomy, which includes the study of astronomical objects.
Auditor
In financial accounting, an auditor has to assess the financial systems of the company. An audit is performed
to evaluate certain information required by the company and the auditor has to maintain the accounts for the
company.

Archaeologist
An archaeologist deals with the excavation of old sites that would reveal about the culture and history of a
place. This is done through extensive documentation and analysis.
Architect
An architect is one who plans and designs the layout of buildings or complexes. He/she should conform to the
basic rules to create innovative, but safe designs.
Astrologer
An astrologer is a person who predicts the future by studying the various planetary positions.
Builder
A builder is one who accepts contracts from other parties to build or repair buildings, roads or any other
structures. Such a person is the one who deals with providing all the materials and labor required for the
completion of the project.
Car Designer
A car designer is one who needs to be creative and should be able to sketch the models, keeping in mind the
entire process from manufacturing to the development of the product.
Cardiologist
A cardiologist is one who treats the various disorders related to the heart.
Cartoonist
Animated cartoons as well as cartoons in print are in great demand. A cartoonist can illustrate for editorial
content or even for comic books.
Chef
A chef has the job of maintaining a professional kitchen while preparing the required delicacies.
Chemical Engineer
A chemical engineer is involved in activities related to the conversion of raw materials in the chemical
processing industry. He/she has to keep a check on the operation of the plant.
Choreographer
A choreographer composes the various dance sequences required in the entertainment industry. This could be
for any form of dance.

Comedian
A comedian’s primary aim is to make an audience laugh. Stand-up comedians are different from clowns, where
the latter uses costumes and make-up to don a funny image.
Computer Engineer
A computer engineer has knowledge of electrical engineering along with knowledge of computer science. Such
an engineer gets exposure to software and hardware design.
Computer Programmer
A computer programmer stands for a professional who is required to write the code base of a computer
program for the software. Here, he/she can be a specialist in a particular area of programming.
Consultant
A consultant is one who has extensive knowledge of a particular subject and can work for a firm or even be self
-employed. In this case, clients come to a consultant for accurate advice on the subject.
Correspondent
A correspondent is one who writes or reports for a publication or television channel from a far-off location. This
gives an organization ‘live news’ from the particular location.
Cosmetologist
A cosmetologist is one who is specialized in beauty treatments. He/she can plat the role of a beauty adviser on
various subjects related to hair care and skin care and should be aware of the latest techniques employed.
Civil Engineer
An engineer who is trained in the design and construction of public work projects is termed as a civil engineer.
He/she has to deal with all issues related with the site work including the maintenance.
Coach
A coach is one who has the primary role of developing the individuals in any given field. Personal coaching in
terms of sports or even health is in vogue these days.
Costume Designer
A costume designer creates all the costumes that are required in the entertainment industry (films and theater).
He/she must know about the characters created by the writer and work in coordination with the entire team.

Cryptographer
A person who has all the knowledge of codes is called a cryptographer. This person is an expert at cryptology,
which means the knowledge of cracking codes and can also hide information with the creation of complex
codes.
Dancer
The term dancer can represent a person who knows any form of dance and is a specialist in this field. Some
dancers may also prefer to play the role of a dance instructor.
Dermatologist
A dermatologist is a doctor who deals with the treatment of any kind of skin-related problems.
Designer
A designer needs to be creative and mainly need to draw the basic plans. A designer can mean a fashion
designer, costume designer, graphic designer, jewelry designer, landscape designer etc.
Detective
A detective can either work privately or operate with a police force. He/she is a professional who assists in all
types of investigations.
Dietitian
A dietitian is one who advises people on their diet routine for good health. He/she is an expert in the area of
food and nutrition.
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person who represents the government. This official is one who does all the international
negotiations and helps to develop good relations between countries.
Director
A director can refer to many fields. In the field of arts, it could be a film director, music director or a theater
director. It can even be an executive director in terms of business.
Disc Jockey
Disc jockeys are responsible for playing music in clubs and often in social events. Usually, a disc jockey adds a
unique touch to the music with his/her own inputs.

Doctor (Ph.D.)
A Ph.D. is the highest academic degree offered to postgraduate students. Known as a Doctorate it is awarded
in several disciplines.
Doctor (MD)
A doctor (MD) is a person who practices medicine. He/she is well-versed with the latest techniques involved in
medical care.
Demographer
A demographer is a person who studies demography. Demography is all about studying statistics with relation
to population. Such an analysis can be in relation to education, religion, nationality etc.
Dentist
A dentist treats all sorts of disorders related to oral care. There are many specialization areas in the field of
dental care.
Dramatist
A dramatist is a person who writes plays or drama.
Ecologist
This term would mean a scientist who studies the environment and factors associated with it. This would
mainly include the organisms and plants.
Economist
An economist is an expert in economic theories. Economists can find a range of fields to specialize in.
Editor
An editor can be related to various fields. In print media, an editor is the one who decides the entire planning of
the publication. He/she manages a team of writers, designers and sub-editors. A sub-editor is one who edits
the copy filed by the writers, which is scanned through by the editor.
Environmental Scientist
An environmental scientist has to study biological as well as physical aspects concerned with the environment.
For example, soil and water chemistry and all the other subjects related to the air, water and soil quality are
studied.

Estate Agent
Estate agents can form an agency that deals with the sale of real estate property. Estate agents are the ones
who co-ordinate between buyers and sellers.
Ethnologist
An ethnologist is someone who studies ethnology. Ethnology deals with the study of the origins of a particular
ethnic group. Such a person needs to have interest in the cultural diversity and human history.
Ethologist
An ethologist is a scientist who studies ethology, which is very different from ethnology. Ethology is all about
studying the behavior of animals. A student in this case, needs to have the desire to study all about the animal
world and their behavior patterns.
Electrical Engineer
An electrical engineer has the knowledge of the practical applications required in this field. He/she may have to
deal with the applications of electricity and electromagnetism.
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is responsible for his/her own venture and has a full understanding of the business. He/she is
also the one who takes the entire financial responsibility
Farmer
Farming involves the cultivation of various crops, which are sold in the market. In the recent times, organic
farming is gaining attention worldwide.
Fashion Designer
Fashion designing consists of many categories. There are many designers who create ready-to-wear or even
haute couture. One can work as a freelancer with fashion boutiques or even create one’s own label.
Film Producer
A film producer is one who controls and co-ordinates the making of a movie. He/she is responsible for taking
some of the major decisions in the making of the film.
Forensic Scientist
This has several other branches and is specially used to solve various criminal cases. He/she can be an expert
in finding evidences through DNA fingerprinting and even tracing clues from soil or mineral substances
amongst others.

Financial Advisor
A financial advisor is one who gives a person advice on financial planning and briefs about the investment
plans and the profits and loss involved.
Flight Instructor
Flight instructors are those people who are employed by companies to teach all the things related to flying an
aircraft.
Game Designer
Game designing is flourishing with the increasing popularity of video games. A game designer is the one who
conceptualizes and plans the content for the game.
Geophysicist
A geophysicist is a scientist who studies practical application of the principles of physics to know about the
various properties of the earth. (This can include gravitational, magnetic or even seismic methods.)
Graphic Artist
A graphic artist or a graphic designer is one who has studied graphic arts and is qualified to work in the print
media or even the electronic media. He/she can take up various other branches of art or advertising.
Guitarist
A guitarist can play solo or with a group. There are many techniques involved in playing the guitar and one can
opt to specialize in the same.
Gynecologist
A gynecologist has surgical knowledge and has to deal with all the cases that arise with the female
reproductive system and women’s health-related issues.
Genealogist
Genealogists study the history of a family and have the knowledge to obtain information with relation to the
ancestry of a family.
Geologist
Geologists have the primary task to study the various structures of the earth. He/she can find many areas of
specialization.

Hairstylist
Hairstyling has turned out to be a lucrative career option. There is a great demand for expert hairstylists,
especially in the entertainment industry. He/she should be innovative and should know about the latest trends.
Historian
A historian is a person who is well-versed with history. He/she has full knowledge of historic events.
Host/Hostess
A host presents a program on a television channel, at a live event or even on radio. He/she has the prime
responsibility of connecting with the audiences.
Illusionist
Illusionists or magicians entertain people with their magic acts or creation of a situation, which seem
impossible to believe.
Illustrator
An illustrator is one who draws for publications or works with the advertising industry. He/she should know the
basics of drawing and can freelance or work with a team.

EASY TO MAKE PUMPKIN DOG TREATS
(NO PRESERVATIVES OR ADDITIVES)
It is so easy to make these tasty Pumpkin Dog Treats using only healthy, safe, and nutritious ingredients–no
preservatives or additives, just pure wholesome goodness. In under 30 minutes, you can spoil your dog with
these homemade treats that are pup-approved and loved by even the pickiest pets!

WHY WE LOVE THIS PUMPKIN DOG TREATS RECIPE
• Quick and easy to make.
• Dogs loved them!
• Healthy, nutritious treat for your furry friends that doesn’t contain any artificial ingredients or
preservatives.
• Homemade dog treats eliminate the risk of unsafe ingredients.
• Bone-shaped cookie cutters are so much fun to work with and come in different sizes.
• They make great homemade gifts for friends and neighbors who have dogs.
Less expensive than store-bought treats and you will feel good knowing exactly what is in them.
INGREDIENTS / SHOPPING LIST
• Pumpkin puree: Make sure that the pumpkin does not have pumpkin pie spice. Do
not use pumpkin pie filling as it has added spices. The pumpkin puree should have
no added ingredients, just pumpkin.
• Applesauce: You can use homemade applesauce or store bought.
• Peanut butter: Make sure you use a peanut butter that doesn’t have xylitol in it.
Xylitol is toxic to dogs. Most peanut butter does not have xylitol, but make sure to
double check just in case.
• Egg: The egg will help bind the biscuits so do not omit it.
• Whole wheat flour
• Salt
• Baking soda: If you have worries about using the baking soda, you can omit it. The
treats will still firm up without it. A dog can safely consume 5 to 11 tsp per pound of
body weight, we use 1/4 teaspoon for the entire recipe.

HOW TO MAKE THE HOMEMADE PUMPKIN DOG
TREATS
It is so easy to make these tasty Pumpkin Dog Treats using only healthy, nutritious ingredients.
Simply mix, roll, and cut for the best pup-approved treat baked with wholesome
goodness (My dogs love these treats!)
1. Beat together pumpkin puree, applesauce, peanut butter, and egg.
2. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to the mixture and beat until just combined.
3. Roll out the dough flat with a rolling pin. You will want about 1/4- 1/2 inch thickness
Pro Tip: Knead the dough together if it hasn’t come together all the way.

4. Use cookie cutter to form bone-shaped treats.
5. Spread on sheet pan.
6. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes. Let cool, and spoil your favorite furry friend!
Pro Tip: Depending on your desired level of hardness, you can bake shorter or longer than recommended
time.
TIPS
• Make sure you give your dog only pureed pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix, which has
added sugars and spices. As with any treat, give your dog these snacks in moderation.
• If you want crunchier cookies, you can bake them longer.

STORAGE TIPS
• To Store: Place these in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for
up to a week.
• To Freeze: dog treats can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for a few months.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
• Sub With Squash: Defrosted frozen butternut squash can substitute for the canned
pumpkin if you want to try a different flavored dog treat.
• Flour: In addition to whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown rice flour, grain-free
or gluten-free flour works for this recipe.
• For Sensitive Stomachs: You can use sorghum, oat, rice, or garbanzo bean flour if
your dog has allergies or sensitivities.
• Peanut Butter: You can use any non-natural peanut butter or natural peanut
butter BUT DO NOT substitute almond butter or any other nut butter, as most nuts
are toxic to dogs.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
• Stand or hand mixer
• Mixing bowl and tools
• Measuring tools
• Cookie cutter: I have this set and used the medium size for this recipe. You can use
any of the sizes, but you may need to adjust the cook time.
• Sheet pan and parchment paper
• Rolling pin

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are eggs good for dogs?
Eggs have great protein, fatty acids, and multiple vitamins that are good for dogs.
Is pumpkin good for dogs?
Pumpkin is very nutritious for dogs. Vets commonly advise owners whose dogs have either digestive issues to feed them plain canned
pumpkin to calm their tummies. It is a good source of fiber and also settles their stomach, and many dogs love the taste, too. Even if your dog
isn’t having stomach issues, pumpkin is great for digestion and a healthy natural ingredient that dogs enjoy, especially when paired with
peanut butter in a dog biscuit!
Is peanut butter good for dogs?
Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats, vitamin B, and vitamin E that adds nutrition to these dog treats. Make sure your
peanut butter does not have any xylitol, a sweetener found in some brands, because it is toxic to dogs.
Is peanut butter safe for dogs?
Dogs can be allergic to food just like people. Consult your veterinarian or do your research if you have any questions about what to feed your
dog.
Is applesauce good for dogs?
Applesauce is rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and calcium, and is beneficial for healthy bones, nails, and teeth. It also
supports your dog’s heart health.
Can I use regular flour for this recipe?
If you only have regular all-purpose flour, you can certainly use it, but I prefer to use whole wheat flour because it includes vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients.

Summer Jobs :
First Rung to Professionalism
Summer jobs are not just for earning that extra money, but are also an enterprising way to learn about work
culture and ethics. Summertime provides an ample amount of opportunities for teens to explore different kinds
of jobs.
Summer jobs prepare teens to deal with challenges associated with jobs and work ethics. Jobs not only
incorporate responsible behavior towards self and others, but also proper handling of one’s hard-earned
money. Before setting out to gain useful summer jobs, it’s important to understand our own capacities and
skills. The underlying goal of seeking employment is to enhance or polish our qualities, as well as build those
we lack in. There are many companies that hire teens and college students for full or part-time jobs during
summers.
Places to Look for Easy Jobs
Summer Camps
If you enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people, then this is the job for you. Various summer camp
organizers look for teens who have some skills or talents in sports, or extra-curricular activities, such as
teaching a new musical instrument, new dance steps, swimming, etc., that can be taught to children who enroll
themselves in summer camps.
Golf Courses
Summertime brings many people out to the golf course for golfing. Teens can work as caddies, ground
maintenance staff, or housekeeping for golf clubs. One of the best things about working on a golf course is the
connections one can build, as most people who play golf are businessmen. So better hone up your
people-skills before getting to work.
Office Jobs
One can gain entry-level employment at many offices. There are plenty of jobs available such as typing, data
entry, handling phone calls, telemarketing, running small errands, etc. These jobs can be done on an hourly,
part-time, or full-day basis, and they pay well too.

Babysitting
Spread the word around your neighborhood that you are available for baby-sitting. However, note that this job
requires dedication and basic understanding about taking care of children. Learn different ways to keep
children occupied and happy. One job done well will ensure a steady stream of baby-sitting jobs, and money.
Amusement Parks
Summertime brings crowds in hordes to amusement or theme-based parks. To handle the excess crowd, park
owners hire plenty of teenagers as temporary help. They have openings in ticket-counters, games, food
service, and ground maintenance. The best thing about this job is, after a hard day’s work, you can enjoy free
rides and even discounts at food counters.
Swimming Pools
A job as a lifeguard comes with responsibility. However, not everyone can become a lifeguard. One has to
undergo extensive training which includes swimming tests, written tests, and CPR certification. To become a
certified lifeguard, one needs to be at least 15 years of age. This certification will qualify a teenager to work at
a hotel pool or a small community pool.
Restaurants
Working in restaurants is an excellent way to make some extra money. There are many kinds of restaurants
such as fast food, family dining, elegant dining, etc., and they all pay differently. One can work as a waiter/
waitress and, besides getting paid for the work you do, one can earn a lot as tips.
Tutoring
Most parents look for part-time tutors to help their children cope with difficult subjects. If you are an intelligent
student, then you won’t have trouble finding a good tutoring job. This job will help build your confidence and
improvise your people skills.

ARNOLD GESELS ….
EEN VIR ALMAL EN ALMAL VIR EEN!
Weet jy wat “diamantmaas” is?
Dit was “effektiewe” draadheinings van vroeër – totdat dit nie meer skelms gekeer het nie. Nou werk mure,
glastukke op die mure, gerolde lemmetjiesdraad, palisade heinings, geëlektrifiseerde draad heinings en sulke
nuwe interessante staalheinings en alarms ook nie meer.
Lank terug het viervoet-ses duim (ou taal) diamantmaas heinings wat so terloops jakkalsdraad heinings
vervang het nog gewerk, veral vir voortvlugtende koshuis vrugtediewe.
Dit was veral effektief as die boonste punte van hierdie sterk draad opgebuig was. As jy deur sulke heinings
wou gaan moes jy van die draad uitryg en as die hond jou jaag moes jy in volspoed die gat kry.
As jy nie deel van die hoogspringspan was nie en oor die draad wou spring het jy gewoon vasgesit aan die
skerp drade.
Tydens so ‘n vrugte-oes uitstappie in die tyd toe dit nog nie polisiesake was nie, maar gewaagde pret tot die
onderwyser jou uitgevang het, het ‘n aantal van die oesspan gaan vrugte “haal”.
Almal het geweet jy “mag”oes maar nie bome breek (dit was die ongeskrwe reel.
Kortom, die slapende hond het ontwaak, behoorlik keel opgesit en die plukkers begin jaag. Party het die hek
gevind, ander het gewond oor die draad gekom, maar een kort outjie het aan die orentpenne van die
diamantmaas vasgesit met ‘n stormende hond, deur die slaap en verneder. Die outjie aan die draad het met ‘n
skreeustem sy vlugtende makkers herinner: “Julle kan my mos nie hier los nie!” Hulle het dadelik skaam
omgedraai en hulle vriend voor die grypende bek van die hond van die draad afgehaal.
Hierdie storie (dis bietjie gedramatiseerde waarheid), herinner my aan die slagspreuk van die Drie
“Musketeers” (Portos, Atos en Aranos). Bietjie later het vir dié wat vroeër gebore is, die bekende Brakanjan
bygekom. Die Musketeers met hulle vernuftige swaardkuns se slagspreuk was mos: “EEN vir ALMAL en
ALMAL vir EEN!” Hulle sou bymekaar hou en die een sal die ander nie in die steek laat en selfs met sy lewe
verdedig.
Op ‘n tyd, toe ons nog van Latyn geweet het en elke skool met trots ‘n stukke Latyn op die sakwapen gedra het
soos: ‘Fides, Verites, Labor” (overgeset synde: Geloof, Waarheid of betroubaarheid of getrouheid en arbeid)
het ons in Suid-Afrika ook so ‘n Latynse slagspreuk gehad: “Ex Unitate Vires”. Dit beteken “Eendrag maak
mag”.
Nou, nog later, sou ons uit ‘n ander taal leer van “Ubuntu”. Dit beteken iets soos: Ek is iemand as gevolg van
die ander.

Iemand sou in ons huidige konteks met al die korrupsie en diefstal kon sê: “Daar is selfs saamstaan of
eerlikheid tussen diewe”.
Spreuke 27:10b sê: “’n buurman wat naby is, is meer werd as ‘n broer wat ver is.”
Al hierdie dinge wat gesê is, kan jy teen die tyd agterkom, gaan oor saamstaan.
Ons het ‘n verdeelde samelewing waarin mense moet kan saamstaan om staande te bly. Die uitdagings, met
die agtergrond van siektes, aardverwarming en werkloosheid word net meer.
Die Predikerdigter, dink ek, sê dit dalk die mooiste: in Prediker 4:9-12:
9 Twee vaar beter as een. Hulle inspanning kom tot iets.
10 As die een val, kan die ander hom ophelp. Maar as een val wat alleen is, is daar niemand om hom op te
help nie.
11 As twee langs mekaar slaap, word hulle warm, maar hoe sal een wat alleen is, warm word?
12 Een alleen kan oorweldig word, twee saam kan weerstand bied. ‘n Driedubbele tou breek nie maklik nie.
Ons mense is nogal bekend vir verdeeldheid en tweespalt, ook tussen gelowige mense. Ons kan mekaar
maklik in die pad agter los. Dit geld ongelukkig ook ons huwelike, gesinne asook kerkgemeenskappe. Dis so
wonderlik as daar, veral in moeilike tye tekens van saamstaan in die heropbou is.
Ons het die afgelope tyd die Lydenstyd deurloop en weer bewus geword hoe Jesus dit die gebrek aan
saamstaan ervaar het; van Judas wat Jesus verrraai het; Petrus wat Jesus verloën het; die ander dissipels wat
soos hase weggeraak het en die Jode wat Jesus met alles in hulle wou kruisig.
So mooi as ons ‘n Een vir almal en almal vir een kry in die eerste gemeente in Jerusalem in Handelinge 2:44v:
44 Al die gelowiges was eensgesind en het alles met mekaar gedeel.
45 Hulle het hulle grond en besittings verkoop en die geld aan almal uitgedeel volgens elkeen se behoefte.
46 Hulle het almal elke dag getrou by die tempel bymekaar gekom, van huis tot huis die gemeenskaplike
maaltyd gehou, hulle kos met blydskap en in alle eenvoud geëet,47 en God geprys. Die hele volk was hulle
goedgesind. En die Here het elke dag mense wat gered word, by die gemeente gevoeg.
Saamstaan bring nog meer mense bymekaar.
Onthou jy vir Rut, toe sy saam met haar skoonma uit Moab vertrek, terug Betlehem toe. Haar woorde van
eenheid en saamstaan is ‘n voorbeeld: Rut 1:16v
16 Maar Rut het geantwoord: “Moet my tog nie dwing om van u af weg te gaan en om om te draai nie, want
waar u gaan sal ek gaan; waar u bly, sal ek bly; u volk is my volk; u God is my God; 17 Waar u sterf, sal ek
sterf en daar begrawe word. Ek lê ‘n eed af voor die Here; net die dood sal ons skei”.
Kom ons wees saamstaanmense! Saam is ons méér en béter!
Seën op jou lewensreis saam met ander!
Arnold
(Dr. Arnold Smith is ‘n Christelike Pastorale Berader en Terapeut in privaat Praktyk 0722215671 – Self Vision)