What Would You Do?

Looking at what other people are doing with their lives can help you handle your own situation. You can ask questions like: What would I do if I were so and so? How would I handle this problem? What would I do next? Where could I go for help? Take a look at the following three cases. Answer the questions at the end of each story.

Geraldine

Geraldine is 26 years old. She quit school 10 years ago. She has 12 credits on the senior high school program. Geraldine is divorced. She has two children -- a girl age five and a boy age seven. Geraldine went to work at the local fish plant after she left school. She worked there until the cod fishery collapsed. She used to think she would work there as long as she wanted. She was making pretty good money and living comfortably. Geraldine was on the TAGS program. She is working on her high school diploma through night school. She has no idea what to do next.

Questions: 1. What do you think Geraldine should do?



Suggestions:
  1. Geraldine should find out what her interests are.
  2. Geraldine should take a close look at her abilities and skills.
  3. Geraldine should talk to someone who can help her.
  4. Other suggestions:
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