Personally, I do not relate to any of the examples provided by Krumboltz (1993). However, I have encountered some of the problems discussed in Krumboltz’s article such as social influence in regard to my career choices. My parents and my friends have always been the main force that sets me towards the decisions that I make. Currently, I have not reached the point where I can experience the impact of my career choices. Therefore, I have not experienced any cause of actions related to zeteophobia.
My parents are the most influential to me when it comes to my career choices. My father is a philosophy professor. He believes that there are rules that govern everything that happens and all the actions in which people are involved. Throughout my life as a child, I have had to follow strict rules and regulations as part of our family culture according to my father.
My father is my biggest influence in almost all choices I make. Eventually, my father grew up to be a successful person and I look up to him in everything that I do. Despite the fact that I usually get the impression that I need to choose my career based on my personal experiences and expectations, I know following my father’s advice and influence will lead me in the appropriate direction. However, I also understand that allowing my parents to influence my career decisions might have various impacts. In case anything happens and I am in a position where I cannot communicate with my parents, I might find it difficult to understand the career path suitable for my abilities. Similarly, my parents influence on my career decisions might lead me to a path that does not satisfy my expectations.
However, my exposure to a society with diversity of career choices has begun to change my mind about how I make my career decisions. I have seen most of my friends make decisions based on their expectations and objectives successfully. I am currently considering decision making that barely involves the influence of my parents.
References
Krumboltz, J.D. (1993). Integrating Career and Personal Counseling. Research Gate Journal
