An American Muslim Cartoonist: Vocation and Faith

Here's a unique story about a Muslim cartoonist. I always find it curious that people attempt to pigeon hole people of faith with simplistic stereotypes even in regards to vocation and career. Read the whole story and share your thoughts.

"G. Willow Wilson, the first American Muslim professional comic book writer, draws on both American and Middle Eastern culture in her work, ranging from autobiographical essays to superhero sagas. After graduating from Boston University and converting to Islam, Ms. Wilson spent four years in Egypt, where she wrote Cairo, her first graphic novel. Now back in the United States, the 26-year-old..."

http://www.umportal.org/article.asp?id=4667

Job Trends

Here's a good link for anyone curious about the job market the next decade. Of course, this targets some of the big trends. Look for the Boomers retiring and know that many professions will be aggressively recruiting. I'd also add that certain occupations always have many opportunities. Consider clergy and church work as one example since it's always a "sinner's market." :) Of course, with any vocation one needs to respond to their calling, their gifts, and the job they can do day-in and day-out that will put bread on the table!

http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/top-ten-job-trends.htm

Our Identity, Profession, & Confusion About That

I really like this blog about who we are, what we do, and identity.

http://web.me.com/larryvaughan/Site/Blog/Entries/2008/8/31_Identity.html