tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008857604412073643.post1385521789375887919..comments2024-03-19T17:27:11.906+11:00Comments on Rainbow Juice: Community Development: Vocation, Profession or Occupation?bruce mederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04166356223237740466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008857604412073643.post-11781154670746963772013-05-01T07:42:56.834+10:002013-05-01T07:42:56.834+10:00Good point Keith. I'd like to think of it as ...Good point Keith. I'd like to think of it as both a profession and a vocation. As a profession it gives the impression that one is serious about the work and brings to it a thoughtfulness and analytical mind. A vocation for me suggests the passion and compassion needed. Most certainly, treating it as simply an occupation does both the profession a disservice as well as those for whom a community development worker is working with.bruce mederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04166356223237740466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1008857604412073643.post-71746492769067014702013-04-30T21:41:54.006+10:002013-04-30T21:41:54.006+10:00Of the three, I consider it a profession. I think ...Of the three, I consider it a profession. I think calling it a vocation almost minimizes its importance personally. Great post Bruce. Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.com